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Updated: Wed Mar. 10 2010 11:36:31
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The man who ran down and killed a Calgary mother has been handed a five year prison term.
Darren Coupal pleaded guilty last year to five charges including impaired driving causing death.
In April, 2008, the 38-year-old was drunk when he ran down and killed Linda Davey in the southwest community of Bridlewood.
Davey was out walking with her friend, daughter and disabled son. The son suffered serious injuries.
Coupal drove away from the scene but witnesses followed him home and led police to him.
At the time, Coupal's licence was suspended because of a previous drunk driving conviction.
When the sentence was handed down on Wednesday morning, Coupal had almost no reaction.
The Davey family was not in court but they were notified of the sentence through the prosecutor.
The Davey family has filed a nearly $14-million lawsuit against the bar the served Darren Coupal liquor on the day of the hit and run.
The suit says Josh Davey, who has cerebral palsy, was heavily dependent on his mother and need millions to provide for his future care.
The suit also seeks damages for Erin Davey, who witnessed her mother's death, and Kevin Davey who is struggling to move on after his wife's death.