KALAMAZOO, MI -- The man responsible for plowing into a group of nine bicyclists, killing five, was sentenced to prison Monday.

Charles Pickett Jr., 52, was sentenced by Kalamazoo County Circuit Court Judge Paul J. Bridenstine Monday, June 11, to 40 to 75 years in prison for the June 7, 2016 crash.

Bridenstine sentenced Pickett to 35 to 55 years for each of five counts of murder, to be served concurrently, and 8 to 15 years for each count of operating while under the influence causing death. Bridenstine also handed down a sentence of 3 to 5 years on each of four counts of operating while intoxicated causing serious injury, to be served concurrent to all other sentences.

The judge ordered each count of operating while under the influence causing death be served consecutively, but concurrent to the other sentences. With a term of 8-15 years on each of the five counts, Pickett will serve a total prison term of at least 40 years. Pickett is entitled to 734 days for time served, Bridenstine said.

With the minimum sentence and the time served credit, Pickett won't be eligible for parole until he's at least 90 years old.

"The loss is massive and immeasurable," Bridenstine said.

Bridenstine said Pickett had many chances to stop driving that day, and noted several witnesses reported narrowly escaping crashes with him.

"You selfishly and unnecessarily murdered five people and altered the lives of four others," Bridenstine said before handing down the sentence.

Pickett was convicted by a jury in May for the June 7, 2016 bicycle crash in Kalamazoo County. He was found guilty of five counts of second-degree murder and five counts of operating while under the influence causing death for the deaths of Debra Ann Bradley, 53, of Augusta; Melissa Ann Fevig Hughes, 42, of Kalamazoo; Fred Anton "Tony" Nelson, 73, of Kalamazoo; Lorenz John "Larry" Paulik, 74, of Kalamazoo and Suzanne Joan Sippel, 56, of Augusta.

He also was convicted of four counts of operating while intoxicated causing serious injury for the injuries caused to bicyclists Jennifer Johnson of Kalamazoo; Sheila Jeske of Richland; Paul Runnels of Richland; and Paul Gobble of Richland in the June 7, 2016, crash on North Westnedge Avenue in Cooper Township.

Madeline Bradley, daughter of victim Debra Bradley, said she has experienced overwhelming grief since her mother's death. Bradley, who was 18 when her mother was killed in the crash, said the "lively, vibrant girl" she was died with her mother. Bradley said she attended Michigan State University for a semester following her mother's death, but said she remained "broken."

Bradley said at first, it seemed like nothing remained from her mother, but then she discovered her strength.

"She continues to protect me with this strength, with her strength," Bradley said.

Crash survivor Jennifer Johnson said she lost one of her best friends, Fevig Hughes in the crash. She said in 2014 they hiked the highest mountain in Colorado together and two years later, she couldn't take a step in physical therapy without breaking down from the physical and emotional pain.

"I am riding again, but only with a group," Johnson said. "I find myself holding my breath as people pass."

Johnson said the tragedy deserves justice.

"Where is your remorse, where is your suffering?" she asked Pickett.

When it was his turn to speak, Pickett apologized to the victims' families and then sobbed.

"I'm very sorry," Pickett said. "I wish this tragedy had never happened. There's nothing I can do to ever take it back. I'll live with this the rest of my life. I would give my life for the people that got murdered or killed and maimed and everything else. I just want to say I'm sorry. That's it."

Pickett broke down in sobs as he finished his statement. Bridenstine called Pickett's remorse inadequate.

The nine riders were out for an evening ride June 7, 2016, as part of a social cycling group called the Chain Gang.

More than 20 witnesses testified during Pickett's trial, including survivors of the crash, a friend of Pickett's and several witnesses who say they saw Pickett drive erratically in the minutes that led up to the crash.

A forensic scientist testified Pickett had methamphetamine, muscle relaxers and pain medication in his system at the time of the crash, according to blood samples.

An accident reconstructionist testified Pickett was driving 58 mph in the 35 mph zone, and that he didn't apply his brakes until he hit the first bicyclist.