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 Oklahoma, the relevant offense for a person who operates a motor vehicle while intoxicated and causes an accident resulting in the death of another person is known as 'Manslaughter in the First Degree' under Title 21, Section 711 of the Oklahoma Statutes. This law includes situations where death is caused by a DUI (driving under the influence) incident. Oklahoma does not specifically use the term 'intoxication manslaughter,' but the described conduct falls under the manslaughter statute. Manslaughter in the First Degree is a felony in Oklahoma and can result in significant prison time, among other penalties. The state takes DUI offenses seriously, especially when they result in the harm or death of others. It's important to note that Oklahoma law also covers the operation of other vehicles, such as boats, under the influence, which can lead to similar charges if a death occurs.