A drunken driver who killed a pregnant woman and severely injured her boyfriend was ordered to serve an eight- to 40-year prison term Monday.

Christopher Walker, who was 32 when the crash occurred in January 2024, killed 21-year-old Suzanne Chapel in the collision on Interstate 15. She was about two months pregnant with her and her boyfriend Isaiah Armstrong’s child, Armstrong said previously.

Jurors in September found Walker guilty of counts of DUI resulting in death, DUI resulting in substantial bodily harm, reckless driving resulting in death and reckless driving resulting in substantial bodily harm.

“Both families are relieved that this painful journey is over,” said Chief Deputy District Attorney Chad Lexis after the sentencing. “To see the defendant out of custody on electronic mo

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