I hear ya NoSaint. My argument then, as it is today, was that ML definitely didn't know what condition she was in b/c I truly believe he had no idea he even "hit" her. The police report only mentioned a bruise on the hip and her needing a couple of stitches (from what I recall reading at the time).
I'm not arguing against the stupidity of his actions that night (getting behind the wheel). I'm just saying I don't believe he was aware that he hit her that night, and combining her limited injuries with the fact that he was driving an SUV, I can totally see a scenario where he nicked her and he'd never be aware.
I'll leave that at that. Water under the bridge.