> Then the driver will face the consequences as if he had been driving the car himself What consequences? Drivers almost never face any consequences whatsoever

> Then the driver will face the consequences as if he had been driving the car himself What consequences? Drivers almost never face any consequences whatsoever for manslaughter or murder with a car. Even if they did face "consequences", they would not be anywhere near the consequences a completely random, innocent, and highly vulnerable road user will.