As in, the driver whilst under the influence collides with the pedestrian crossing the road with a catch: the vehicle ignites in flames exploding on impact killing both individuals (the woman on the side walk and drunk guy behind the wheel). Charges relating to murder, manslaughter or a DUI only stick if the driver survived the crash but that’s not the case here as he passed alongside the victim.

This is just a scenario, the question remains on who takes accountability if he’s gone? The shortest answer or consensus given is “you have no case” since he’s no longer in the picture from a legal standpoint. Even if the victim’s family wanted some justice, could they go after the driver’s last will & testament (via a civil trial)? However, what benefit does that have as driver & victim are gone?

Or, if you’re this kind of individual: karmic justice on the driver’s family (not vigilantism) rather they bare the burden on being related to the driver who killed a pedestrian (the same way how a pedophile’s family faces stigma) saying stuff like “your son is a monster!” to the driver’s parents even if he’s dead and they later die carrying that burden when they get older etched onto their tomb stone.