A drunk man who lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a lamp-post was almost five times the legal drink-driving limit, police say.
Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond, of Dunedin, said police were called to the crash at the intersection of Princes St and South Rd at 5am yesterday.
The 24-year-old driver was allegedly speeding when he lost control, mounted a traffic island and crashed into a lamp-post.
When police arrived at the scene, the man was still in his vehicle and underwent breath-testing procedures.
He recorded a breath-alcohol level of 1146mcg, almost five times the legal limit of 250mcg.
Police drove the man to Dunedin Hospital as a precaution and he was charged with reckless driving and drink-driving.
He will appear in the Dunedin District Court at a later date.
Earlier in the night, at 3.10am, another 24-year-old crashed into a parked car in Norfolk St, St Clair.
The man was breath-tested and returned a breath-alcohol reading of 1018mcg.
He was also charged with reckless driving and drink-driving and will appear in court at a later date.
