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- Full name: Lane Edward Garrison
- Born: May 23, 1980
- Birthplace: Dallas, Texas
- Raised in Richardson, Texas
- Moved to Los Angeles at the age of 18
- Years Active: 2004 - present
- Lived with Joe Simpson for a yearTMZ.com: Jessica Keeps Her Distance from Lane Garrison
- Involved in a fatal DUI crash in 2006
- Sentenced to 40 months in prison
- Given a 91-day credit for time served prior to conviction
- Released from prison on April 29, 2009
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Actor Lane Garrison appeared in the television series Prison Break as well as in several films including Shooter, Crazy, Night Stalker, Quality of Life and 4 Faces.
Garrison served a 40 month sentence for vehicular manslaughter for his alleged involvement in a fatal DUI crash in 2006. TMZ.com reported on April 22, 2009, that he settled with the parents of 17-year-old Vahagn Setian, who died in the crash, as well as with a survivor in the crash named Michelle Ohana. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed.TMZ: Lane Garrison Settles with Crash Victims (April 22, 2009) Garrison was released from California Correctional Institute on April 29, 2009.E! Online: Lane Garrison Gets His Prison Break (April 29, 2009)
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The Accident
On December 2, 2006, Garrison was involved in an accident that killed Vahagn Setian, a 17-year-old male from Beverly Hills High School. Garrison's Range Rover jumped a curb and then smashed into a tree. Two 15-year-old girls were also injured in the accident. Garrison reportedly had a blood alcohol level of .20 and cocaine in his system. -
Charges
- Felony vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated
- Felony driving under the influence causing injury to multiple victims
- Felony driving with a blood-alcohol level above the .08 percent legal limit causing injury
- Misdemeanor count of furnishing alcohol to a minor
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Vehicular Manslaughter Conviction
On October 31, 2007, Garrison pled guilty to vehicular manslaughter and DUI. He was sentenced to 40 months in prison, with a credit of 91 days for time previously served. In December of 2008, TMZ reported that Garrison was being sued by Setian's parents.TMZ: Lane Garrison - Prison Ain't His Only Problem (December 10, 2008) The suit was settled in April of 2009, however, the terms of the settlement were not disclosed.TMZ: Lane Garrison Settles with Crash Victims (April 22, 2009) -
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Lane Garrison Questions
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What's the funniest Garrison Keillor video on the Web? 4 AnswersThis one is short and to the point, and very true! I'm sure when he recovers he'll have plenty of new comedic material. ... read more -
How do you lobby a politician for bike lanes? 1 AnswerI would start by contacting the Los Angeles Department of Transportation. Below is a link to their contact numbers, sorted by the district offices/council dist... read more -
Why do people on the freeway fail to pay attention in the left lane and yield to oncoming traffic from behind? 4 AnswersIt's an insult to their manhood, even if they are women. That's why when you pull up next to them, even if you're not trying to pass, they speed up. And why, wh... read more
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Lane Garrison Timeline
- Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
- 2005: Prison Break as Tweener
- 2007: Shooter as Donnie Fern





