Ellenbrook Police have charged a 21-year-old woman after the vehicle she was driving hit a house on Friday, 30 October 2020.
It is alleged about 9.45pm, the woman was driving a Holden Cruze hatchback west along Warrego Road in Ellenbrook when she lost control of the vehicle which mounted the curb, crossed the front garden before hitting a house.
It is further alleged the woman and two passengers from the vehicle fled the scene. The woman was located by police a short time later.
The house was extensively damaged by the vehicle and there were concerns the house could collapse. The owner of the home was in the rear of the property at the time and was not injured. Neighbours torn down a segment of fence so the home-owner could exit the property.
The 21-year-old woman from Ellenbrook was charged with:-
• Exceed 0.08mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood;
• Careless Driving;
• Driver Fail to Stop – Property Damage.
She is due to appear before the Midland Magistrates Court on 18 November 2020.
