Alex recently bought a new car. He wants to take it out for a joyride to see what its capable of. He peels out from stoplights ensuring the tires screech loudly and races any car that happens to pull up next to him. In the excitement of his ride he decides to drive up on the sidewalk at top speed, assuming any pedestrians will jump out of the way. If pedestrians die as a result of his conduct, what is the most likely criminal charge?
A) capital murder
B) voluntary manslaughter
C) vehicular manslaughter
D) depraved heart murder
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