The prosecutor also told the judge how Valleros was pulled over for driving drunk on Farrington Highway just last month.

With all things taken into account, Judge Rom Trader handed down an 8-year sentence, stressing the tragedy was completely avoidable.

"As a result of that, you gambled with your life and the life of all the others and in this particular case, Ervin lost," said Trader.

The paroling authority will decide on exactly how many years Valleros will have to serve before being eligible for parole.