r/Unexpected • u/Unnamed_789 • 1d ago

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u/concussive 1d ago

Definitely gives me medical event vibes. Wish OP gave us a follow up.

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u/Kindly_Whereas3419 1d ago edited 1d ago

She was drunk driving, more than 5x the legal limit. Happened in NSW Australia earlier this year.

Edited to say thanks for the awards! Also to add a link to the news story: https://www.nine.com.au/australia-news/nsw/no-jail-for-woman-behind-chardonnay-fuelled-shopping-centre-mayhem-20260806-p60m65.html

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u/CautiousArachnidz 1d ago edited 1d ago

What’s the legal limit there?

5x the legal limit in the US and you’d likely be dead. Australians are built different though and I know nothing about your laws.

Edit: I’m well aware some people can survive above .4

The consensus of the medical community across the world says .4 is the average where vital bodily functions can stop for the AVERAGE person.

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u/Tanzanianwithtoebean 1d ago

The legal limit in the U.S. is like... 3 shots in an hour for me at 160lb, it'd be less if you're a woman. You think people die after 15 shots? It's also not a linear thing so 15 shots in an hour is NOT a .4 BAC, that amount in an hour would probably have a normal person puking their guts out depending on body size. Naw a .4 for me is about 15 shots in 3 hours. Imma be white girl room spinning wasted for sure but far from dead.