What Counts as Vehicular Manslaughter?
Any action that can be interpreted as reckless driving that results in the death of another person could be classified as vehicular manslaughter. When vehicular homicide cases are publicized, they typically involve a drunk motorist. However, a vehicular manslaughter charge could apply to other forms of reckless driving, such as speeding, driving without headlights, running a red light or stop sign, failing to yield to other traffic or a crosswalk, turning illegally, or failing to slow down before a turn.
