Fraternity Members Face Lawsuit Over Preventable Crash | Richmond News

Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

Three JMU students died in a preventable crash after a fraternity member allegedly let an impaired driver behind the wheel — now families are suing 29 fraternity members and the organization’s founder for $150 million, claiming they knew the driver was high on weed and nitrous oxide but did nothing to stop him. The driver, who later pleaded guilty to negligent homicide, had no alcohol but was reportedly intoxicated. Fraternity documents reveal the founder warned members about legal liability for letting intoxicated people drive — and even suggested members make deals to avoid testifying. The…