Drink driver hits Seaford pharmacy

Police were called to Seaford Road, Seaford about 6.15pm on Monday 22 June after a car crashed into a pharmacy, then reversed, drove down the road and crashed into a Stobie pole and tree.

A verandah post and exterior of the pharmacy was damaged during the incident.

The driver, a 41-year-old Port Noarlunga South man, recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.168 – more than three times the legal limit.  He was reported for drink driving and aggravated driving without due care.

He was issued with a 12-month instant loss of licence and will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.

He sustained minor injuries in the crashes but did not require medical attention.

His vehicle was not impounded due to collision damage and was towed from the scene.

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

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