Ray is driving down the street obeying all the traffic laws. Bob suddenly darts out in front of Ray's car. Ray's car hits and kills Bob. Ray has committed:

A) criminal homicide.
B) murder.
C) negligent homicide.
D) excusable homicide.


Answer: D

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