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Drink Driving Reminders Issued After Crash in Kingborough Area

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Jun 10, 2025 — 1 min read

Police in Tasmania are reminding drivers of the dangers of drink driving after a motorist allegedly fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into trees. The incident occurred on June 5 on Baretta Road at Baretta, with the driver recording a blood-alcohol reading of 0.146, more than three times the legal limit. Fortunately, the 51-year-old driver from Cygnet was not injured and has been charged with exceeding the prescribed alcohol limit.

Key Takeaways:

A motorist in the Kingborough area allegedly fell asleep at the wheel after consuming alcohol, resulting in a single vehicle crash on Baretta Road.
The driver recorded a blood-alcohol reading of 0.146, more than three times the legal limit, and was charged with exceeding the prescribed alcohol limit.
The driver was lucky to escape injury and was charged with a serious offense.
Police urged drivers to remember the "Fatal Five" contributing factors to fatal and serious injury crashes: obeying speed limits, not driving after drinking or taking drugs, paying attention, resting if tired, and buckling up.
The incident highlights the risks associated with drink driving and the importance of responsible behavior on the roads.

Specific details were provided about the driver's charges, the blood-alcohol reading, and the incident location, as well as the police's warning about the dangers of drink driving.

Statistics:

0.146: The blood-alcohol reading of the motorist after the crash.
3 times: The amount by which the driver exceeded the legal limit of alcohol in their system.
51: The age of the driver who was charged with exceeding the prescribed alcohol limit.
5 June: The date of the incident on Baretta Road at Baretta.
September: The month in which the driver is scheduled to appear before the Hobart Magistrates Court.

Sources:

Constable Hollie Barwick, Tasmania Police
New South Wales Community and Justice
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