Florida Teenager Noah Galle Avoids Lengthy Jail Sentence After Killing Six People in High-Speed BMW Crash

A 20-year-old Florida man who killed six people in a tragic high-speed crash has avoided a lengthy jail sentence.

Noah Galle, who was just 17 years old at the time of the crash, struck a deal in court this week that saw his sentence drastically reduced.

The crash, which took place on January 27, 2022, left six farm workers dead and altered the course of Galle’s life.

The Tragic Crash

On the fateful day, Galle was speeding at an astonishing 151 mph in his $100,000 BMW M5 in Palm Beach County.

He collided with an SUV, sending it rolling over and ejecting three of its passengers.

The victims, who were farm workers finishing their shift, were Mirlaine Julceus, 45; Filaine Dieu, 46; Vanice Percina, 29; Remize Michel, 53; Marie Michelle Louis, 60; and Michel Louis Saint, 77.

Five of them died instantly, and the sixth passed away while on the way to the hospital.

The Plea Deal and Light Sentence

Galle, who is the son of a well-known local attorney, Craig Galle, pleaded guilty to six counts of vehicular homicide.

This plea deal spared him a trial, and in return, he was sentenced to just 12 and a half years in prison—far less than the 90 years he originally faced.

The deal also allowed Galle to spend his final weeks at home on house arrest before he must report to prison in February.

Despite the reduced sentence, West Palm Beach Assistant State Attorney Al Johnson defended the deal, stating that it was fair and had the support of the victims’ families.

He noted that although no amount of prison time could bring back the victims, the families had written to express that they did not oppose the plea.

Some even wanted the case to be dropped entirely.

Galle’s Speeding Streak and Alcohol Concerns

Before the crash, Galle was known for posting videos on social media, including TikTok, where he flaunted his speeding habits.

He had even encouraged his followers to guess his speed to win money. Authorities had previously stopped Galle for driving at 180 mph.

At the scene of the crash, Galle exhibited signs of intoxication, with slurred speech and the smell of alcohol on his breath.

However, no alcohol was detected in his system.

Legal Defense and Galle’s Remorse

Galle’s defense attorney, Liz Parker, claimed that he had been on psychiatric medication since he was 12, and suggested that his medication could have played a role in the accident.

In court, Galle’s remorse was evident, as his attorney read a statement on his behalf.

Galle expressed deep regret for his actions, wishing he had been the one to die instead of the victims.

The defense team also emphasized Galle’s remorse, his efforts to raise money for the victims’ families, and several undiagnosed medical conditions.

They argued that these factors should be considered when determining his sentence.

Additional Penalties and Conditions

Under the terms of the plea deal, Galle will serve at least 85% of his sentence, followed by seven years of probation.

He will also lose his driver’s license for three years.

Additionally, he is required to create a video at least one minute long where he shares his story and advocates for safe driving.

Galle must also perform 800 hours of community service, complete a 12-hour driving course, and attend a panel where crash victims share how their lives were affected by the tragedy.

As Galle prepares to begin his sentence, he remains on house arrest until February 3, 2025, when he will officially start serving his time.

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