Will Smith's blood alcohol three times above legal limit

Will Smith's blood-alcohol level was 0.24 at the time of his death, three times the legal limit in Louisiana, when he was shot and killed on April 9, according to a report by the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

The former New Orleans Saints defensive end died at the scene after an incident that involved Cardell Hayes, who was indicted on a second-degree murder charge in late April.

The Times-Picayune cited two sources with knowledge of the toxicology report in reporting the high level. The legal limit in Louisiana is 0.08.

"Our office is aware of several media reports about the blood alcohol level of Mr. Smith on the night he died," Mason Harrison, communications director for the Orleans Parish Coroner, said in a statement provided to USA Today. "Given the ongoing criminal investigation surrounding his death, our office is withholding comment."

On the night of the incident, Smith and wife Racquel had dinner with a group of friends. Shortly thereafter, Smith's Mercedes SUV hit Hayes' vehicle and Smith drove away.

Hayes, driving a Hummer, allegedly followed in pursuit and eventually rear-ended Smith's vehicle before the shooting.