Bremerton DUI Victim Will Received $1.3 Million in Civil Settlement

26-year-old Andrew O’Brien was a victim of a fatal DUI accident that occurred September 10th of last year in Bremerton, Washington. He and a friend, Alana Kemppainen, were out celebrating at a bar that night when they decided to walk home instead of driving. As the two were walking home, they were hit by a drunk driver. The impact had killed Alana and severely injured Andrew, putting him into a coma for two months.

The drunk driver was identified as the lead singer of a well-known local band, Dan Krogman. He was arrested on suspicion of DUI the night of the accident. Authorities stated that Krogman had consumed two pints of beer and a few double shots of vodka. Krogman went on to say that he drove because “he felt that he was the least intoxicated person in the group.”

O’Brian has no recollection of the night of the accident. Andrew had to learn how to walk again because of the traumatic brain damage he sustained in the crash. O’Brian plans to participate in a Mothers Against Drunk Driving charity walk with Kemppainen’s family.

Drunk driving is not taken lightly in the state of Washington; Washington is well-known for it’s strict penalties and fines. If you have been arrested for DUI in Seattle and are in need of a DUI attorney, contact our dedicated attorneys at Dellino Law Group today.