A Taunton man was sentenced to prison Wednesday for hitting and killing a woman while driving under the influence of drugs back in 2021.

Roland Escobar, 46, pleaded guilty to charges of manslaughter while operating under the influence, leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death, and two counts each of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and leaving the scene of property damage, according to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.

He was sentenced to serve 9 to 12 years in state prison, followed by three years of probation, the DA’s office said.

On the afternoon of Aug. 3, 2021, the crash claimed the life of 59-year-old Lisa Rocha, of Taunton.

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