BREAKING: A 56-year-old man has been charged with high range drink driving after his empty car rolled down a hill and plunged into Carcoar Dam on December 17, 2023. The incident occurred just after 9 PM when police were alerted to a welfare concern.
Upon arrival, officers from the Chifley Police District discovered that the driver had exited the vehicle before it rolled into the dam. A roadside breath test revealed a positive result, prompting police to take the man into custody. He was transported to Blayney Police Station, where a secondary breath analysis recorded a blood alcohol concentration of 0.187, significantly over the legal limit.
As a result of the incident, the driver was charged with high range drink driving and issued a Court Attendance Notice to appear at Blayney Local Court on January 19, 2024. Additionally, his driver’s license has been suspended pending the court’s decision.
This alarming incident raises serious concerns about road safety and the dangers of drink driving. Authorities are urging the public to stay vigilant and make responsible choices to prevent such occurrences.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
