42-year old Adalberto Lara has been sentenced to 45-years to life in prison.
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Last March, Highway Patrol says Lara was driving drunk when he ran a stop sign at the intersection of Highway 43 and Idaho Avenue.
His vehicle smashed into an SUV driven by 44-year old Kristen Wimbley.
Her husband, 55-year old Alphonso, and their 13-year old son Kyan died at the scene.
Kristen passed away a short time later at the hospital.