Does Washington State have a vehicular homicide law?

 

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Does Washington State have a vehicular homicide law?

Yes.  Washington is one of several states that have specific statutes which allow a homicide charge to be brought against an individual who kills another person through the operation of a motor vehicle, either intentionally or negligently.  It is common for drunk drivers to be charged with vehicular homicide if they cause a motor vehicle accident which results in the death of a person(s). 

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