vehicular manslaughter

Vehicular manslaughter is a criminal offense that occurs when someone causes the death of another person through careless or reckless driving, without intention to kill. It often involves actions like drunk driving, speeding, or ignoring traffic laws, which substantially increase the risk of serious accidents. The key element is that the driver’s negligence or recklessness led to a fatality. Penalties can include fines, prison time, and license suspension. It is treated as a serious crime because it involves the unlawful killing of another person due to preventable or reckless behavior behind the wheel.