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Teen Drunk Driver Gets 5 Years for Fatal Crash
3 Jul
Summary
- A young drunk driver received a five-year sentence for two separate crashes.
- The fatal collision occurred while driving at twice the speed limit.
- The driver has been sober since November 2025 and seeks to counsel others.
Kane Burrows, 20, was sentenced to five years on Thursday for two drunk driving incidents that occurred in December 2024 and August 2025. During these events, he stole his mother's BMWs and drove at speeds exceeding twice the posted limit. The first crash in December 2024 tragically killed his 18-year-old friend, Zachary Legault, and severely injured another passenger. Burrows' blood alcohol level was nearly twice the legal limit, and he exhibited belligerent behavior at the scene.
Following the fatal collision, Burrows sought help, checking himself into a 70-day addiction treatment program in November 2025. He has remained sober since then. Defense counsel highlighted his severe alcoholism, stating, "Alcohol was his demon." Burrows expressed deep remorse in court, taking responsibility and apologizing to the victims' families. He hopes to use his experience to counsel other young individuals about the dangers of drinking and driving. His sentence includes one year credit for time served.
