Steven Anthony McKenzie faced court over Waterford West drunk-driving crash

A Logan mechanic has been punished after crashing his car into a ‘mound of dirt’ while drink-driving three times the legal limit after a night out at the pub.

Steven Anthony McKenzie leaving Beenleigh Magistrates Court.

A Logan mechanic and forklift driver has faced court after driving into a “mound of dirt” while drunk and then attempting to run from police.

Steven Anthony McKenzie, 34, pleaded guilty in Beenleigh Magistrates Court on Monday to driving with a blood alcohol concentration more than three times the legal limit and obstructing a police officer while in a public place and adversely affected.

The court heard McKenzie was driving in Waterford West on August 28 last year when witnesses saw a car crash and called police.

“Police attended a single vehicle traffic crash at 11.50pm that night,” police prosecutor Tim Wise said.

“They seem to be busy roads.

“The defendant has driven into a mound of dirt intoxicated and onlookers directed the police’s attention.

“He briefly looked to run from police.”

The court heard McKenzie returned a breath analysis reading of 0.157 per cent, more than three times the legal limit.

McKenzie’s lawyer said his client had been drinking at a pub that night.

“He ended up with no money, he tried to get some friends to take him home,” he said.

“He made the dumb decision to get behind the wheel that subsequently ended in the crash.

“There’s three seconds of my client running from police before he decides it is not the right thing to do.

“He is remorseful for his actions.

“Due to the charges he is currently unemployed.”

Magistrate Michael O’Driscoll said McKenzie could have been killed as a result of his actions.

“It was foolish behaviour on your behalf,” Mr O’Driscoll said.

“You could have killed yourself.

“You could have suffered the loss of a limb, an injury to your brain or spine.

“These are real concerns.”

McKenzie was fined $300 and ordered to complete 40 hours of community service for obstructing police.

He was fined $1200 and disqualified from driving for six months.

Convictions were not recorded.