Woman, 49, charged with drink driving after crash into median strip on Olsen Ave at Parkwood early on Tuesday morning
A woman has been accused of drink driving after a wild crash at Southport.
Police & Courts
Don't miss out on the headlines from Police & Courts. Followed categories will be added to My News.
A woman has been charged with drink driving after losing control of a car and crashing onto a median strip, taking out fencing and a speed sign.
Gold Coast police were called to Olsen Ave at Parkwood “after a vehicle crashed into fencing and a speed sign on a median strip” about 2.30am, according to a statement.
It’s alleged the woman was driving while over the legal road alcohol limit.
Photos of the scene show significant damage to the front of the car and a “60” speed limit sign badly bent and resting on the concrete.
The woman behind the wheel, a 49-year-old, was not injured in the crash, but was assessed by Queensland Ambulance paramedics.
Police have now charged the woman with did drive UIL (under the influence of liquor).
She is expected to face Southport Magistrates Court on November 28.
Know more? Phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
More Coverage
Why this support worker waved a knife in Surfers restaurant
A 23-year-old support worker who waved a knife at a food delivery driver in a Surfer’s Paradise Japanese restaurant, has been sentenced. Read what the magistrate had to say.
Teen found alive after two days lost in wilderness
A teenager who went missing while hiking Mount Barney has been found after a two-day search. READ MORE