Drunk driver who killed mother, son changing tire on I-25 near Castle Rock gets 20 years in prison

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DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. — A woman convicted of killing a mother and her son in a drunk driving crash in Douglas County was sentenced Wednesday to more than 21 years in prison, according to the 18th Judicial District.

The victims were changing a tire on the northbound side of I-25 near Castle Rock. A Colorado State Trooper responded to assist and activated his emergency lights while parked behind the disabled vehicle when Branch crashed into them, according to an 18th Judicial District news release.

 

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