Drink Driving Reminders Issued After Crash in Kingborough Area

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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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