WAYNE -- Family and friends clapped in unison Tuesday morning when Magistrate David Ferguson set a $1 million bond for a Louisa, Ky., man charged with killing four people in a drunken driving crash.

The April 17 head-on collision killed John Michael Boone, 28, and his two children, Jordan Micheal, 3, and Michael Tyler, 2. The father's friend, Thomas "Reno" Hardwick of Fort Gay, also died in the crash.

Deputies arrested Bobby Frazier, 47. He is charged with four counts of driving under the influence causing death, third-offense driving under the influence and driving on a suspended/revoked license, along with stealing a truck from a car lot in Ashland.

The victims' family and friends attended Tuesday's hearing in Wayne County Magistrate Court. Many of them wore T-shirts that featured pictures of the victims and tough statements. Some shirts said "A drunk driver killed our family," while other shirts described the person wearing the shirt as a "supporter of stronger DUI laws."

The $1 million bond pleased Charles Hardwick. He is the father of 29-year-old Reno Hardwick, and he said the fatal crash has destroyed the family.

"I hope and pray that he is not able to make bail," he said of Frazier.

Public Defender Darren Ray Queen asked Ferguson to set bond in the case. Frazier's mother would provide housing in Kentucky, if her son was released, Queen said.

Wayne County Prosecutor James H. Young Jr. described Frazier as a flight risk without strong ties to the community. He said the seriousness of the charges merited a substantial bond.

The judge granted Queen's request for a bond, but the defense attorney was not pleased with the $1 million amount.

"Your honor, that is tantamount to no bond at all," he said.

"That is my call," Ferguson replied.

Tronnie Boone, John Michael Boone's father, praised the judge's decision. He believes the hefty bond will keep Frazier behind bars.

"This guy's not entitled to nothing," he said. "He's had too many chances."

Court documents in Boyd and Lawrence counties in Kentucky state Frazier has been charged with driving under the influence eight times since 1992.

The eighth offense netted Frazier a 30-day jail sentence, a $500 fine, $1,290.50 in court costs and court-ordered rehabilitation. The punishment, which was entered in August 2006 by Lawrence District Judge John Kevin Holbrook, also ordered Frazier to pay $175 in fines for related charges, such as driving on a suspended/revoked license.

Charles Hardwick said drunken driving laws need to be changed so other families do not face similar tragedies.

John Michael Boone's mother, Sis, agrees. She hopes the death of her son and two grandchildren provide a starting point for tougher legislation.

Million-dollar bonds are rare, but they do occur. Just last week, a magistrate in Lincoln County set bond at $1.1 million for a man charged with sexually abusing a child.

Frazier waived his right to a preliminary hearing Tuesday. His case could be presented to a grand jury this summer. Frazier's next court appearance was scheduled for July 11.