Drunk Driver Gets 43 Years In Prison

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By Kyle Trompeter

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He'll have a lot of years to think about his crimes. The drunk driver who killed four people may spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Story Published: Jul 24, 2009 at 6:10 PM PST

PENDLETON - He'll have a lot of years to think about his crimes. The drunk driver who killed four people may spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Today, John Carlgren was sentenced to 43 years in prison. He crashed into another car on I-84 in Pendleton last fall. Carlgren finally spoke to the families left behind.

“I want you to know I'm very sorry. There are no words I can say to bring your daughter back. I understand the feelings and hate you have for me,” said Carlgren.

Many family members of the victims were there today spreading pictures around the courtroom of their lost loved ones. Carlgren got 130 months for each person he killed, which could have him in prison until he's in his 90's.