Originally Posted by livedarklions

Killing someone dui is vehicular homicide in Colorado, punishable by 4-12 years in prison. If the driver was drunk, this would be a slam dunk as the state wouldn't have to prove the driver was driving recklessly, just that the dui caused the death.

Felony murder is first degree murder in Colorado, but the list of felonies is very specific, and none would apply here.

Second degree murder is knowingly causing the death of another in Colorado. Again, this would probably not apply.