Jordan is operating a construction vehicle and, despite being aware of icy road conditions, decides to proceed at high speeds to complete the job on time. As a result, Jordan loses control of the vehicle, striking a pedestrian who dies from the impact. What level of culpability best describes Jordan's actions under unintended killings?
Jordan's decision to drive at high speeds despite icy conditions demonstrates a conscious disregard of a substantial and unjustifiable risk, which characterizes reckless conduct. This level of culpability goes beyond mere negligence, where the failure is to perceive a risk that a reasonable person would.
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