Print PageA Hobart court has heard the driver of a ute that rolled, killing his best mate on his buck's night, had a blood alcohol reading more than twice the legal limit.
Luke Cripps was riding in the tray of a ute that was being driven around a paddock during his buck nights celebrations in February last year.
He was killed when the ute rolled and pinned him underneath.
Mr Cripps's best friend Nathan James Carins was driving.
He has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter.
Forensic scientist Miriam Connor has given evidence a blood sample taken from Carins after the crash showed he had a blood alcohol reading of 0.120, more than two times the legal limit.
She said Mr Cripps's reading was 0.255.
Ms Connor told the court Mr Cripps's level of intoxication may have resulted in disorientation or confusion, impaired perception and muscular coordination.
The trial continues this week.
