I'll bet my money that DTC/DSC was off...Or the driver was a wanabe Ken Block...
There is no way you can drive on an almost traffic free freeway with your hands on the steering wheel, driving adequate (due to the weather conditions) and sudently you're blasting your way completely out of control into a wall...If feel sorry for both the driver and the car...
Aquaplaning may be a point although the driver judges the situation and takes the necessary actions.