Vehicular Manslaughter Only a Misdemeanor in Nevada
Last year in Reno, a teenage boy was arrested on suspicion of breaking the Nevada crime of vehicular manslaughter when his pickup allegedly collided with another pickup during a chase, killing two people in the bed of his truck. All five people in the pickup were ejected when it hit a median not far from the Reno-Tahoe Airport. The driver was also booked for alleged reckless driving, driving without a valid license, and running a red light.
The Nevada crime of vehicular manslaughter is the least serious offense that someone may be convicted of for allegedly causing a fatal car crash. It penalizes driving with “simple negligence,” such as running a red light or driving without headlights. It’s a completely different law from “vehicular homicide,” which is meant to punish drivers who’ve previously been convicted three times of DUI and then cause a fatal DUI accident.
The Nevada crime of vehicular manslaughter is only a misdemeanor. Penalties include up to six months in jail and/or up to $1,000 in fines. Their driver’s license will probably also be suspended for one year.
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