HB 507 -- Operation of Motor Vehicles Sponsor: Sutherland Currently, any person who does not operate a motor vehicle in this state in a careful and prudent manner is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. If an accident occurs, the person is guilty of a class A misdemeanor. This bill specifies that if a death results from the accident, the person will be guilty of a class D felony.Copyright (c) Missouri House of Representatives