Walter Andrew Brister IV, the son of former NFL player "Bubby" Brister, was sentenced to three years of probation for his involvement in a fatal hit-and-run that occurred near LSU back in October 2022. According to The Advocate and FOX 8 Live Judge William Jorden handed down the sentence, which includes 250 hours of community service and a directive to complete a driver improvement program and speak on the dangers of drinking and driving.
As part of the sentence, Brister was ordered to remain free from all alcohol and narcotics. He is also required to pay a $5,000 fine to take responsibility for his actions, which have irrevocably disrupted a family's life. If Brister fails to strictly adhere to the conditions of his probation, he faces a 10-year sentence hanging over him. Brister pleaded guilty to the charge of felony hit-and-run this past September, with the details of the collision clouded by whether it was a night of revelry or one marked by negligence that ultimately spun a grimmer tale.
The incident caught local attention not just because of the Brister name but because of the tragedy that befell Jude Jarreau, a 44-year-old father who tragically lost his life while crossing Ben Hur Road. According to the BR Proud report, his family was provided the chance to deliver their impact statements in court, sharing the depths of their grief, which has swept over them like a relentless tide since their loved one was taken from them.
John McLindon, Brister's attorney, stated that his client did not realize he was involved in the incident until the following morning and that they notified authorities "within hours," as noted by FOX 8. Upon learning the terms of his probation, Brister gave no comment to the media, shaking his head when pressed for a response. His silence served as a shield against questions, or maybe it was a sign of remorse that couldn't fully express the gravity of what happened that night.
