Drunk driver caught almost seven times over the limit after crash

A man who caused a crash with a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) allegedly almost seven times higher than the legal limit is expected to be charged with multiple offences.

According to Victoria Police, the 29-year-old man crashed his Mazda into a ute on the Princess Freeway in Hoppers Crossing at about 11:20pm on February 8, 2025, before crashing into a pole.

The vehicle reportedly received extensive damage, though the occupants of both vehicles escaped with no serious injuries.

Following a breath test at the scene of the incident, the man allegedly returned a positive result, indicating he was in excess of the 0.05 BAC limit for full-licence drivers.

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An evidentiary breath test was subsequently undertaken at a police station, where he allegedly returned a reading of 0.326 BAC.

The Drug and Alcohol Clinical Advisory Service (DACAS) says a BAC of 0.4 or above can be lethal, meaning this motorist was dangerously close to requiring hospitalisation.

According to Victoria Police, the man is expected to be charged on summons with drink driving offences and driving whilst disqualified.

Last week, Victoria Police issued an urgent warning to motorists after a horror start to the year, with 37 road deaths recorded in the first 37 days of 2025 – well above the five-year average of 27 fatalities.