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KSA 021-054-0006 – Vehicular homicide | Kansas Law

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KSA 021-054-0006 – Vehicular homicide

Kansas Statutes Annotated § KSA 021-054-0006

Statute Summary

21-5406.Vehicular homicide.(a) Vehicular homicide is the killing of a human being committed by the operation of an automobile, airplane, motor boat or other motor vehicle in a manner which creates an unreasonable risk of injury to the person or property of another and which constitutes a material deviation from the standard of care which a reasonable person would observe under the same circumstances. (b) Vehicular homicide is a class A person misdemeanor. (c) As used in this section, "material

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In simple terms: Learn about Kansas's Vehicular homicide law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.