DANDENONG STAR JOURNAL
Home » Drive-thru drink-driver asleep at the wheel

Drive-thru drink-driver asleep at the wheel

An alleged drink-driver has been arrested after being found asleep at the wheel at a restaurant drive-through in Dandenong, police say.

The Toyota Camry’s ignition was allegedly on and the car parked at the end of the drive-through at the Cheltenham Road outlet about 2.30am on Saturday 1 November.

Police say they removed the keys and made several attempts to rouse the alleged driver.

The driver allegedly awoke as officers identified empty bottles and casks of wine in the Camry’s backseat.

He returned an alcohol-breath test reading of .158, more than three times the legal limit, according to police..

The 25-year-old Dingley Village man had allegedly never held a licence.

He was arrested for other outstanding matters, and expected to be charged with drink-drinking and other driving offences in relation to the drive-through incident.

Digital Editions


  • The power of self-acceptance

    The power of self-acceptance

    Intrinsic in feelings of hope is the acceptance of the self and then the acceptance of the situation with the faith that there is some…

More News

  • Cracking start to the year

    Cracking start to the year

    **There are different ways of breaking a cricket bat. TOORADIN star Cal O’Hare has done it twice the conventional way; basically being too good for his own good; breaking two…

  • Cricket, Cranny and Carlos

    Cricket, Cranny and Carlos

    BLAIR: Well fellas, we’re back for Let’s Talk Sport and there’s no shortage of things to chat about. Cricket season is getting to the pointy end and we’ve had plenty…

  • Casey residents surveyed to guide community wellness

    Casey residents surveyed to guide community wellness

    Some Casey locals might get their chance at providing critical feedback and insights and in turn, help the council shape the future of health and wellbeing in their area. Over…

  • Commuters say Metro Tunnel trips now harder

    Commuters say Metro Tunnel trips now harder

    South East commuters say the new Metro Tunnel service on the Cranbourne and East Pakenham lines has made travelling to the city more time-consuming, less convenient, and stressful. The changes…

  • Two-hour police pursuit ends in jail

    Two-hour police pursuit ends in jail

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 481350 A Frankston serial car thief has been jailed for up to 26 months after a perilous, two-hour police pursuit across the South East.…