Originally Posted by
fetad
I'm not sure how sleep apnea is relevant to the crash. It's not narcolepsy. It's a disorder characterized by temporary cessation of breathing while sleeping. I don't think that sufferers of sleep apnea are more likely to pass out while in a state of consciousness. Am I wrong?
My dad has/had sleep apnea. It does make it harder for him to sleep at night because he wakes up when he stops breathing. That can make you tired all the time, although sleeping at the wheel didn't seem to be on the horizon.