Sentenced to probation and community service

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- Yesterday, in criminal court, Tristan Harmon pleaded guilty in the accident that claimed his sister’s life.

He was given five years probation and 500 hours of community service after he agreed he was guilty of reckless vehicular homicide. The community service will entail participating in the Tennessee Highway Patrol’s Public Schools Outreach program.

Harmon’s car hit the North 13th Street underpass in LaFollette around 2am on May 21, 2021, ejecting a passenger, which was his sister, 19-year- old Sailor Harmon, according to the report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol. He allegedly struck the concrete railroad underpass, and the 2014 Nissan Altima came to a final uncontrolled rest inside the concrete underpass.

The front seat passenger, 18-year- old Jordan Webb, was not injured.

Along with probation and community service, Harmon must attend a Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Class, will lose his driver’s license for five years, pay court costs and a $500 fine.

Harmon will also be wearing a SCRAM bracelet. A SCRAM bracelet provides 24/7 transdermal alcohol testing, according to scramsystems.com.

“This is an unusual case,” said Eighth Judicial District Criminal Court Judge Zach Walden. “This is a very fortunate disposition.”

“Both parents were consulted extensively,” said Eighth Judicial District Assistant Attorney General Andi Bridges. They both approved the resolution of the case, she said.

“If you mess this up, you have a five year prison sentence hanging over your head,” Walden said. “Partying and drinking… that is not an option for you.” (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 11/28/2023- 6AM)

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