A TikToker with a passion for cars has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison after causing a devastating crash that claimed the lives of six people. The individual was driving at a staggering speed of 151mph at the time of the accident.
Noah Galle, at the tender age of 17, crashed his 2019 BMW5 into the back of an SUV transporting farm workers in Palm Beach County, Florida. Prior to the accident, he had shared videos on social media that showcased his reckless speeding, even daring viewers to guess his astonishing velocity.
He admitted his guilt for causing the tragic accident on January 27, 2022, which resulted in the loss of six lives. The judge presiding over the case sentenced Galle, who is now 20 years old, to a minimum of two years in prison for each of his victims.
The defendant faced a potential sentence of 90 years in prison, but he reached a plea agreement with the prosecutors. Chief Assistant State Attorney Alan Johnson revealed that some of the families of the victims had advocated against any prison time for the defendant’s involvement in the tragedy.
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In a statement reported by WPTV, he expressed, “The victims’ families have reached out to us and shared that they are not opposed to this plea. In fact, a few of them expressed that they didn’t even want him to be incarcerated. One family even requested that we drop the case altogether. In a situation like this, what is the appropriate sentence? It is important to recognize that no amount of time in prison will bring the victims back to their loved ones. Given the circumstances, we believe that this resolution is fitting. This case is undeniably a tragedy.”
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Galle was behind the wheel of his luxurious executive saloon BMW, which is currently valued at up to $55,000. It was during this time that he collided with the back of a Nissan Rogue, which was carrying farm workers on the US. Route 441, just west of Delray Beach. According to the affidavit, Galle had been exceeding the speed limit, reaching speeds of up to 151mph, prior to the accident.
According to Law & Crime, the SUV carrying the victims was traveling at a regular speed when it suddenly flipped over and veered off the road. Unfortunately, five out of the six victims tragically lost their lives at the accident scene, while another victim passed away later at the hospital. The victims have been identified as Mirlaine Julceus (45), Remize Michel (53), Marie Louis (60), Michel Saint (77), Filaine Dieu (46), and Vanice Percina (29).
According to Law & Crime, the police reported that Galle exhibited slurred speech and a strong smell of alcohol. Surprisingly, no alcohol was detected in his system. Nevertheless, during their investigation of his social media account, they discovered past instances of his reckless driving.
Just two weeks before the fatal crash, Galle allegedly posted a chilling video where he offered his viewers a $25 prize for guessing his speed.
After serving his prison term, Galle will be placed on probation for a period of seven years. Additionally, the judge has ruled that his driver’s license will be revoked for a duration of three years. As part of his sentence, Galle will also be required to complete 800 hours of community service. Furthermore, he will have to attend a victim impact panel and successfully complete a 12-hour driving course, as reported by WPTV.
