During a high-speed pursuit, Officer Daniels operated his vehicle in a manner disregarding traffic laws and safety protocols, which resulted in a collision with a group of pedestrians and caused several fatalities. What charge is Officer Daniels most likely to face for the incident?
Officer Daniels' disregard for traffic laws and safety protocols while engaging in a high-speed pursuit demonstrates reckless behavior that led to unintended deaths. This conduct is characteristic of involuntary manslaughter, where a fatal outcome results from reckless or negligent actions without intent to kill.
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