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As per the comments in the article it's specifically not murder in this case, it would be closer to manslaughter.
The "Causing death by dangerous driving" offence is supposed to be a motoring equivalent of manslaughter.
AIUI the reason for having a single charge, rather than two separate charges, is it's less likely a jury would convict them of one lesser offence (the motoring one) and then acquit them of the manslaughter charge.