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What was the drivers BAC? Does anyone know?

• dieselgate 3y ago
  This other article says .05% but not sure about sources, validity etc. https://electrek.co/2023/10/31/tesla-prevails-in-first-autopilot-wrongful-death-suit/ https://electrek.co/2023/10/31/tesla-prevails-in-first-autop...
  • mannykannot 3y ago
    NY Times also reports that the driver's BAC was below the legal limit, but does not give a figure. I feel it is also significant that the vehicle suddenly swerved off the road for no apparent reason. As far as I know, this is not the sort of thing that usually happens when drunk drivers cause crashes, at least unless they are completely shitfaced. More typically they create dangerous situations through poor judgement and/or fail to react to a situation requiring action.
    • ender341341 3y ago
      > NY Times also reports that the driver's BAC was below the legal limit, but does not give a figure. Many US jurisdictions you can still be charged for DUI/DD while being under the legal limit if you're judged to be impaired, which I don't think nearly enough people realize.
      • dieselgate 3y ago
        Speaking for myself it's realized. Very steep legal hill to climb when there's substances involved in a case like this, for better or worse.