Forty-five days does sound like it is a light punishment for the death of another. However, we're talking about a truly stupid act, not a deliberate act, not an act done out of ego or hubris, not an act that was deliberately cruel or even mean; just downright stupid. We're talking about something that is legal. Stupid, wrong but totally legal in way too many states. So, I'd guess the most he could be charged with is reckless driving. Forty-five days actually is a pretty high sentence for reckless driving.
I'm sure the driver is heartsick and probably a very decent person. His punishment will be having to live the rest of his life knowing he killed another human due to his stupidity. That's a heck of a sentence. Personally, I'd rather get many years in prison than have to live with that knowledge the rest of my life.
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