On your way to work,you hit and kill a pedestrian because you were texting while driving.Which type of mens rea most likely exists in this situation?

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Negligence is the failure to exercise the care that a reasonable person would in similar circumstances. In this case, the driver was texting while driving, which is a clear breach of the duty of care that drivers owe to pedestrians.

On Your Way to Work,you Hit and Kill a Pedestrian