Drunk, disqualified driver jailed after leading police on 400km chase from Townsville to Mackay

A DRUNK and disqualified driver pursued by police for over 400km at high speeds has lost his licence for almost five years and been jailed for 18 months.

A DRUNK and disqualified driver pursued by police for over 400km at high speeds has lost his licence for almost five years and been jailed for 18 months.

The father of two had an alcohol reading three times the legal limit of .170 per cent.

But it's believed to have been much higher as the pursuit was ended five hours after he got behind the wheel following a drinking session.

Sean Joseph Preston, 22, pleaded guilty yesterday in the Townsville Magistrates Court to nine charges including dangerous driving, drink driving, driving while disqualified, four fail to stop for police and two theft of fuel.

The charges relate to an incident in September 2009 when he avoided a random breath test about 2am in Townsville before speeding south.

Read all about his escapades at The Townsville Bulletin website.