Conversation so far:
When did Ernie Kovacs die?
Ernie Kovacs was killed in a car accident in Los Angeles during the early morning hours of January 13, 1962.
Was Ernie Kovacs at fault in his lethal accident?
Ernie Kovacs lost control of his Chevrolet Corvair station wagon while turning quickly.

Question: Was he under the influence of anything at the time?
Self-contained rewrite: Was Ernie Kovacs under the influence of anything during his fatal accident?