Drunk Driver Sentenced After Killing Best Friend | Toronto News

Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

A Calgary man sentenced to five years for killing his best friend while drunk behind the wheel, with the judge calling impaired driving a “bullet to the head” — not just alcohol, but the reckless choice that led to tragedy. Burrows, already suspended and with a history of dangerous driving, fled police again months later. Prosecutors pushed for a harsher sentence, citing his prior offenses and the fact he was already facing consequences before this fatal crash. His defense argued for rehabilitation, claiming he’s an alcoholic who must never drink again — but the judge emphasized complete…