The driver of a tractor-trailer who was arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide and assault after last week’s fatal crash on U.S. 285 was charged instead with careless driving, according …
who was arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide and assault after last week’s fatal crash on U.S. 285
While vehicular homicide — otherwise known as reckless driving resulting in death — is a felony charge and can bring a prison sentence of up to 12 years, careless driving resulting in death has a maximum sentence of one year under Colorado law and is a misdemeanor charge. Vehicular assault — also a felony — can carry a sentence of up to six years per count.
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