Driver charged after crashing into Sydney home three times over legal alcohol limit, police allege
A driver has been charged with high range drink driving, after allegedly crashing his car into the front bedroom of a Sydney home overnight.
Police understand the man lost control of his Toyota Hilux, hitting the front of the Baulkham Hills home in Sydney's north-west around 11pm.
The car smashed through the brick facade, causing significant damage to the house and crumpling the front of the vehicle.
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A driver has been charged with high range drink driving, after allegedly crashing his car into the from of a Sydney home. 9News
Police arrived to find the car embedded in the from bedroom of the Baulkham Hills home. 9News
The 37-year-old driver from Stanhope Gardens then allegedly fled the scene before police arrived.
A woman was inside her home at the time of the crash.
Fortunately, she wasn't injured but was forced to spend the night elsewhere.
A short time later, the driver was found in the passenger seat of a second vehicle on Gooden Drive, allegedly attempting to leave the area.
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The crash caused significant damage to the brick facade and crumpled the Toyota Hilux. 9News
The man was arrested and taken to Castle Hill Police Station where he underwent a breath analysis and allegedly returned a reading of 0.150 -
He was issued a Future Court Attendance Notice (FCAN) for drive with high-range PCA, negligent driving and failing to exchange details.
His licence was also suspended.
The man is due to appear before the court at the end of June.
The 37-year-old driver has since been charged with high range drink driving and is due to appear before the court in June. 9News
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