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Accused teen drunk driver in custody after crash at Hughenden lake

A 19-year-old has been taken into custody after allegedly crashing a car while driving three times over the limit. Find out more.

Police have arrested an 18-year-old driver for driving under the influence.
Police have arrested an 18-year-old driver for driving under the influence.

A 19-year-old has been taken into custody after allegedly crashing a car while driving three times over the limit at Hughenden Recreational Lake.

Hughenden police said they located “two lucky teenagers” who walked away unharmed after a vehicle they were in rolled at Hughenden Recreational Lake on Friday night.

It will be alleged the 19-year-old male driver recorded a breath alcohol content of 0.15 per cent.

He was arrested an given a notice to appear in court for a drink driving charge at a later date.

natasha.emeck@news.com.au

Originally published as Accused teen drunk driver in custody after crash at Hughenden lake

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