Drink driver brings down light pole at Hindmarsh

Police were called to the intersection of Port Road and Drayton Street, Hindmarsh just before 2.30am on Saturday 4 July by reports that a car had collided with a light pole and was trying to leave the scene.

When patrols arrived, they found a light pole had been knocked down.  They searched the area and allegedly located the vehicle in nearby Gibson Street.

The driver, a 23-year-old man, recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.081.

He was not injured in the crash.

He was arrested and charged with drink driving, property damage, leaving the scene of a crash and aggravated driving without due care.  He was refused police bail and will appear in the Port Adelaide Magistrates Court on Monday.

He was issued with a six-month instant loss of licence.

His Saab was towed away due to collision damage.

Anyone who witnessed this crash or has any dashcam or CCTV footage that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

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