A 28-year-old Colorado man who hit an elderly couple while driving in Castle Rock, killing the husband, was sentenced Monday to four years of probation.

Samuel Robert Michael was driving under the influence on Feb. 22 when he struck Michelle and Kraig Kazda. After spending two months in the hospital, Kraig Kazda died. He was 69.

Michael pleaded guilty in September to vehicular homicide, DUI, careless driving resulting in injury, and careless driving causing serious bodily injury. He faced up to 13 years in prison.

Samuel Robert Michael 23rd Judicial District Attorney's Office

Defense attorneys and Michael's family argued that he had no prior criminal record, remained at the scene after the crash to render aid, and has shown remorse for what happened.

Michael, at the hearing, said he

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