Tyson Lawlor, the man who was driving while impaired in a crash that killed his cousin, is headed to prison.

A judged sentenced Lawlor to five years in prison and a five-year, 10-month driving ban on Monday. Lawlor was found guilty of impaired driving and criminal negligence causing death last year.

In her sentencing, Justice Nancy Dawson told the court, "Ellen Silk's death has had a devastating impact on her family. An irreparable hole has been left in the family and in the community at-large.”

Dawson says Silk’s death was preventable had Lawlor not been behind the wheel drunk.

"No sentence that I impose can reflect the loss you've suffered or compensate the family or the community for this tragedy."

Lawlor was driving a pickup truck when it went off of Warminister Sideroad in Severn Township and hit a tree on Nov. 20, 2015. His cousin, Silk, was killed instantly in the crash.

“She'd be sad. They, Ellen and Tyson, were really good friends so it's not a happy day for anybody,” says Chantell Silk, Ellen’s sister.

Lawlor has been under house arrest since 2015.

The court heard that Lawlor’s blood alcohol level was double the legal limit.

The Crown was seeking a prison sentence of seven years and a 10-year driving ban. The defence was seeking a four-year prison sentence.

During a sentencing hearing last week, Lawlor faced Silk’s family, as they read victim impact statements. Silk’s sister said, “My sister was killed by a selfish, dangerous act.”

Lawlor also read from a letter during the hearing. He told the court that he knows there is a price to pay.

“I know I do not deserve your forgiveness. I know I am fully responsible for what happened. I will never be able to forgive myself," he said.