Drink driver blows 0.335 after collisions, South Australia

A drink driver has crashed into two other vehicles at Northfield and Pooraka this evening.

Police were called to Pooraka about 6.15pm on Wednesday 14 September after a white van crashed into another car on Briens Road.

Officers patrolling the Pooraka area were quick to arrive at the scene and located the driver with the van on South Terrace, Pooraka.

Meanwhile, reports came in from other motorists describing an earlier collision and several near misses involving the same van on Hampstead Road, Northfield.

The van had allegedly collided with the back of one car on Hampstead Road, another car on Briens Road and then a kerb on South Terrace.

Fortunately, there were no reported injuries.

The driver of the van, a 35-year-old Salisbury man, recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.335.

He was reported for drink driving and driving while disqualified and will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.

His van was towed from the scene to be impounded for 28 days.

Anyone who witnessed the van driving erratically or has any dashcam vision that may help the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

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