Ocoee man sentenced for 2018 fatal DUI crash

An Ocoee man was sentenced to 12 years in prison for a fatal crash that occurred in March of 2018. 

Glenn Brimmer of Ocoee, 46, was convicted of DUI manslaughter for the killing of 66-year-old John Perrin. 

While at Cocoa Beach, Brimmer consumed alcoholic beverages before hitting the highway to head home. 

That's when his Hyundai Veloster struck Perrin from behind, causing life-threatening injuries, ultimately leading to his death. 

The case took more than seven years to go to trial due to COVID-19 and Brimmer's defense attorney submitting more than 40 motions to dismiss the case.

Evidence presented at Brimmer's trial showed his blood-alcohol content to be .23, almost three times Florida's legal limit. 

Brevard County Sheriff's Office said Brimmer was seen drinking at Cocoa Beach Pier before hitting the road and driving reckless.

 As part of his sentencing, Brimmer was ordered to pay $750 as reimbursement to the Perrin family for funeral expenses.