A MAN who allegedly crashed his vehicle into a building, stationary trailer and a utility will face court for high range drink driving.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
At 8.20am on Wednesday, August 19, officers attached to Orana Mid Western Police District responded to reports of a crash on Cobra Street in Dubbo.
Police were told a Hyundai Getz was travelling east bound on Cobra Street when it entered the footpath before crashing into a stationary trailer, building and utility.
It is alleged the driver, a 44-year-old man, walked from the scene.
Officers attended and located the man a short time later in the car park of a business on Cobra Street.
Police spoke with the man before conducting a roadside breath test which allegedly returned a positive result.
The man was arrested and taken to Dubbo Police Station where he was subjected to a breath analysis which returned a high-range reading of 0.196.
He was charged with high-range PCA, two counts of not give particulars to other driver, and dangerous driving.
He was granted conditional bail to appear before Dubbo Local Court in October.
What do you think? Send a letter to the editor
Nadine Morton
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
