Prison Break star Lane Garrison has been sentenced to three years and four months in prison for causing death by dangerous driving.

Vahagn Setian was in the car with Garrison, along with two other high school students when he crashed his car into a tree. He was later found to be twice over the legal alcohol limit as well as under the influence of cocaine.

Before the sentencing, Garrison apologised the family and friends of the victim, saying: “I'm sick of my own behavior that night. This remorse is genuine. I feel it every day."

The actor was silent when he was whisked away in handcuffs after the judge issued a closing statement,
 
"The public has the right to know that conduct such as this, causing devastation such as this" will have consequences. "Unfortunately, in this case, you have to be the messenger."

Garrison could have been sentenced to almost seven years in prison, and the family of Setian are disappointed about his short spell in jail. 

A spokesperson claimed that he “wouldn't characterize the family as being happy about this."

Garrison must also pay close to $300,000 to the Setian family and two other passengers.He must also pay close to $300,000 to the Setian family and two other passengers.