A 37-year-old woman from Launceston has been charged with high-range drink driving following a single vehicle crash on Georgetown Road at Newnham today.
Emergency services were called to the crash about 11.15am, where the woman was reportedly found a short distance away from a yellow Hyundai Getz which was on its roof.
The woman was taken into custody and returned a breath alcohol reading of 0.261, over five times the legal limit.
The woman was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, received an immediate disqualification from driving for one year, and was bailed to appear in court at a later date.
Anyone who has information or dash cam footage of the yellow Hyundai Getz driving in a dangerous manner between Newnham and Rocherlea this morning is asked to contact Launceston Police on 131 444 and quote ESCAD 137-12092025.
Information can also be reported anonymously through Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au or on 1800 333 000.
