My account wasn't the most accurate thing I've written. Here is a better explanation from a veteran Colorado native truck driver.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9zZQlguCCQ&ab_channel=RidingShotgun
A bit long but he puts everything into context. I like his rant at the end. Doubt he is a Democrat.
ADDENDUM:
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/truck-driver-sentence-reduced-110-years-10-years-colorado-governor-fat-rcna10494
