Car ripped apart in alleged high speed and alcohol-related crash

A driver miraculously walked away unscathed after a car was torn apart in an alleged high speed and alcohol-related crash.

Two drivers were lucky to survive an alleged high speed and alcohol-related collision that ripped one of the cars in two.

The back end of the vehicle ended up down the side of a house.

The serious crash happened on Old Northern Road in Baulkham Hills in Sydney’s northwest about 7.15pm on Tuesday.

A police spokesperson said the 18-year old driver of a 2004 Mazda miraculously walked away from the incident but was quickly arrested at the scene after he returned a positive roadside breath test with a blood alcohol reading of 0.11.

The back end of one of the cars ended up down the side of a house along Old Northern Rd in Baulkham Hills. Picture: NewsWire handout

The 18-year-old male driver of the 2004 Mazda walked away from the scene but was quickly arrested after he returned a positive roadside breath test. Picture: NewsWire handout

He was charged with mid-range drink-driving and his licence was immediately suspended.

The spokesperson said the 45-year-old driver of the other vehicle was rushed to hospital as a precaution.

“While the cause of this particular incident is still under investigation – alcohol and speed appear to be the main factors – it’s important to remember that drink driving and speeding are the leading causes of road accidents and fatalities,” the spokesperson said.

The 45-year old driver of the other vehicle was rushed to hospital as a precaution. Picture: NewsWire handout

The teenage driver was charged with drink-driving. Picture: NewsWire handout

“Remember, your choices on the road can have life-altering consequences.

“Stay safe and drive responsibly.”

The 18-year old driver is due to appear in the Parramatta Local Court on December 11.

Originally published as Car ripped apart in alleged high speed and alcohol-related crash