I believe "Mens rea" is where the legal community draws the line. Would you consider operating a vehicle under influence as intent or negligence? I'd say it is

I believe "Mens rea" is where the legal community draws the line. Would you consider operating a vehicle under influence as intent or negligence? I'd say it is only negligence if the driver took every precaution to avoid the accident (well maintained vehicle, no drugs/alcohol etc.).