DUI Driver Sentenced for Fatal Crash
- A man received a sentence of over 10 years for a DUI crash that took the lives of a father and son.
- The crash occurred on a wrong-way drive in Fayette County.
- This case highlights the severe consequences of impaired driving.
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Dylan Healey has been sentenced to over 10 years in prison following a tragic wrong-way DUI crash in Fayette County that resulted in the deaths of a father and son from West Virginia. The incident occurred in 2022 when Healey, impaired, crossed into oncoming traffic on Route 40 near Uniontown, colliding with the vehicle driven by 41-year-old Brian Gilchrist and his 18-year-old son, Joshua. Authorities reported that both Gilchrists were killed instantly in the crash, while Healey sustained only minor injuries and was subsequently taken to a local hospital. The Gilchrists were returning home to Elmwood, West Virginia, after attending a concert by singer Marina at Stage AE in Pittsburgh. Joshua Gilchrist, a senior at Petersburg High School, was also a member of the school band, highlighting the profound loss felt by the community. The case has drawn attention to the dangers of impaired driving and the devastating consequences it can have on families and communities. Healey's sentencing serves as a reminder of the legal repercussions of driving under the influence, particularly in cases that lead to loss of life. The Gilchrist family’s tragedy underscores the importance of responsible driving and the impact of such reckless behavior on innocent lives.