Billionaire CEO Angela Chao was drunk when her car fell into pond, police say

Angela Chao, CEO of a shipping company and sister-in-law of former US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell,died in a drunk-driving incident involving her Tesla at a Texas ranch. The incident occurred on February 11 after a dinner with friends, where her blood alcohol level was found to be significantly above the legal limit.

After more than a month, the Blanco County Sheriff's Office has released its findings. According to reports, the investigation sheds light on the events of February 10, revealing that Chao accidentally reversed her Model X SUV into a pond while attempting a three-point turn.

Chao, aged 50, had invited seven friends to the 900-acre ranch for the weekend, andattended a concert in Austin featuring rapper Pitbull. Following dinner at the guest lodge, she triedto return to the main house but ended up reversing into the pond.

As water filled the car, Chao reached out to her friends for assistance but the situation grew dire. Despite efforts, Chao could not survive.Emergency responders later recovered her lifeless body from the submerged vehicle.

Toxicology report

Chao was pronounced dead on February 11, with toxicology tests revealing a blood alcohol concentration level well above the legal limit in Texas.

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As the CEO of the Foremost Group, a prominent shipping business, Chao held significant professional responsibilities. She was also the sister of Elaine Chao, the former Secretary of Transportation under the Trump administration and Mitch McConnell's spouse.

(With inputs from agencies)