Driver crashes into tree five times over limit

A driver has lost his licence after crashing his car whilst allegedly being five times over the alcohol limit in Ecklin South.

Police responded to reports a car veered off Warrnambool-Cobden Road, continued through mud and crashed into a tree about 10pm.

The driver, a 22-year-old man, was not injured and allegedly attempted to hide from police when they arrived.

He allegedly blew a positive breath test at the scene.

The Camperdown man was taken to a police station where he produced and evidentiary breath test reading of .28.

His licence was immediately suspended for 12 months, and he is expected to be charged on summons with driving offences.

Kathryn Muffett

Media Unit

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