If a person operates a motor vehicle while intoxicated and negligently causes an accident that results in the death of another person, the operator may be charged with the criminal offense of intoxication manslaughter.

Some states have a broader definition of the criminal offense of intoxication manslaughter and may charge an intoxicated person who negligently causes the death of another person while operating a motor vehicle, an aircraft, a watercraft, or an amusement ride with the crime of intoxication manslaughter. Intoxication manslaughter is a felony offense and may be punished by significant jail or prison time.

Laws vary from state to state, and some states have criminal offenses such as vehicular manslaughter or vehicular homicide, as provided by the state’s statutes, and may charge an intoxicated person who negligently causes the death of another motorist with such a crime.

Intoxication manslaughter laws are generally located in a state's statutes—often in the penal or criminal code.

In Vermont, the relevant offense for situations where an individual operates a motor vehicle while intoxicated and causes the death of another person is known as 'DUI with Death Resulting,' which is outlined in 23 V.S.A. § 1210(f). This statute specifies that if a person operates a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, and this operation results in the death of another person, they may be charged with a felony. The penalties for this offense can be severe, including potential imprisonment. Vermont law does not use the term 'intoxication manslaughter,' but the concept is similar to what some other states may refer to as vehicular manslaughter or vehicular homicide. The specific charges and penalties can vary based on the circumstances of the case and the individual's prior record. An attorney can provide more detailed information about the potential legal consequences of such an offense in Vermont.