§ 31-27-1-1

(a) When the serious bodily injury of any person ensues as a proximate result of the operation of any vehicle in reckless disregard of the safety of others, including violations of § 31-27-22, the person so operating the vehicle shall be guilty of 'driving so as to endanger, resulting in serious bodily injury'. (b) 'Serious bodily injury' means physical injury that creates a substantial risk of death or causes serious permanent disfigurement or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ. (c) Any person charged with a violation of this section shall upon conviction be imprisoned for not more than five (5) years and have his or her license to operate a motor vehicle suspended for no more than three (3) years. History of Section.P.L. 1983, ch. 184, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 121, § 2; P.L. 2007, ch. 193, § 2.