Bloomington Bar Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Kilroy's Sports to fund alcohol awareness campaign after fatal crash

Apr. 13, 2026 at 10:13am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered car side mirror, reflecting a dim red light, conceptually illustrating the tragic consequences of impaired driving.The aftermath of a fatal crash involving an intoxicated bar employee exposes the human toll of alcohol-related incidents.Bloomington Today

A recent settlement has been reached in a wrongful death lawsuit against Kilroy's Sports, a bar in Bloomington, Indiana. The lawsuit was filed after one of the bar's intoxicated employees struck and killed IU student Nate Stratton while he was riding an electric scooter in September 2022.

Why it matters

The settlement highlights ongoing concerns about alcohol-related incidents and the responsibility of bars to ensure the safety of their patrons and the public. It also underscores the tragic human cost when establishments fail to properly address intoxication and impaired driving.

The details

According to the details, the fatal crash occurred at 1:50 a.m. on a Sunday in September 2022 when a Kilroy's Sports employee, who was intoxicated, struck and killed IU student Nate Stratton as he was riding an electric scooter along Walnut Street in Bloomington.

  • The fatal crash occurred at 1:50 a.m. on a Sunday in September 2022.
  • A recent settlement has been reached in the wrongful death lawsuit.

The players

Kilroy's Sports

A bar located in Bloomington, Indiana that was involved in the fatal crash and subsequent lawsuit.

Nate Stratton

An IU student who was killed in the September 2022 crash while riding an electric scooter.

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What’s next

As part of the settlement, Kilroy's Sports has agreed to fund an alcohol awareness campaign in the Bloomington community.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the importance of bars and establishments taking responsibility for the safety of their patrons and the public, especially when it comes to addressing intoxication and impaired driving.