Man Caught Three Times Limit At Merbein Crash

A male driver has lost his license after being caught more than three times over the limit at the scene of a crash in Merbein last night.

It is alleged a Mazda 3 sedan was driving erratically before it crashed into the gate and wall of a business on Smith Street about 10pm.

Mildura Highway Patrol officers responded and located the damaged vehicle.

The male driver blew a positive preliminary breath test.

The 36-year-old returned an alleged evidentiary reading of .169.

Police will allege he was also involved in a crash into a business on Game Street.

The Merbein man was issued an immediate driving ban and is expected to be charged on summons with driving offences.

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