A 52-year-old man has had his prison sentence reduced by the Eastern Finland Court of Appeal after fatally striking a firefighter while driving under the influence. The man lost control of his vehicle and collided with the cyclist, a decorated firefighter named Mikko, 43, who died as a result of the impact. Initially, the District Court of South Savo sentenced the driver to two years in prison. The driver appealed the sentence, requesting a conditional punishment instead of imprisonment. The Court of Appeal lessened the original sentence, details of which have not been released, though the reduction confirms a change from the initial ruling. The case highlights the severe consequences of drunk driving and the legal process following such tragedies.