Angela Chao's blood alcohol content nearly 3x legal limit before her fatal drive into pond

Angela Chao is shown with husband Jim Breyer in January, a few weeks before her death in an accident in Blanco County.

Angela Chao, CEO of a global shipping company, tragically died at a private ranch in Central Texas last month. The investigation revealed that she accidentally drove her Tesla SUV into a stock pond, drowning as rescue efforts faced challenges.

The incident report detailed her blood alcohol concentration of 0.233, well above the legal limit. The ranch's location near Johnson City, about 40 miles from Austin, added context to the accident's investigation, which previously had limited information from the sheriff's office.

Chao, who had invited friends for a weekend getaway following a concert, made a distress call during the incident, expressing her dire situation before the vehicle submerged. Despite efforts from responders and friends, Chao couldn't be rescued in time.

Authorities concluded the incident was an unfortunate accident after thorough investigation by federal and state agencies. The slow release of information post-accident sparked online conspiracy theories, further highlighting the case's attention due to Chao's status and connections.

Chao's family, including her father and husband, expressed deep gratitude for rescue efforts and shared their profound grief. Her death also impacted Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who mentioned it during his resignation announcement, reflecting on the introspection that accompanies such losses.