We have new details this morning concerning the death of billionaire shipping CEO, Angela Chao, who was pulled from her submerged Tesla. Chao is the sister-in-law of Senator Mitch McConnell, and she died after mistakenly backing her Tesla into a pond last month in Texas. According to reports, she made a frantic call to her friend in the final moments as her car was sinking.
Her death at age 15 in Austin, Texas last month was initially described as a car crash. However, new reporting reveals that she drowned in a pond at her Texas ranch as she accidentally put her Tesla in reverse. Chao was spending a holiday weekend in mid-February with friends from Harvard Business School. After dinner at a guest house, she got into her car to make a short drive back to the main house where her son was sleeping. Unfortunately, she mistakenly reversed the car, causing it to plunge into a pond.
Emergency workers faced challenges in rescuing Chao due to the car's laminated glass windows, which were difficult to break underwater. Despite their efforts, they were unable to reach her in time. The incident report from Blanco County first responders details the desperate rescue attempts, including requests for tools and a dive team that was unavailable. A tow truck also faced difficulties due to the car being an electric vehicle and the fear of electrocution.
Angela Chao's prominent family background, with business and political ties, added to the intrigue surrounding her death. Her sister, Elaine Chao, is married to Mitch McConnell, who referenced the tragedy in his resignation announcement. The mysterious circumstances of Angela Chao's death have led to various conspiracy theories online, fueled by the lack of official information released about the incident.
