Shearer Levi Kopahi Matika-Marsh (28) had been drinking beer and vodka on August 8, when he got into his car and drove.
The summary of facts said he was travelling north towards the intersection of Huron St and Anderson Pl in Gore about 3.25am.
As he approached the intersection, he crossed the centre line and narrowly missed a power pole before the car went into a tumble then crashed through a fence.
Matika-Marsh was thrown from the vehicle and landed on the lawn, while the vehicle ploughed into the side of the house, crashing into the wall of two bedrooms where the three victims, a 38-year-old woman and two 14-year-old girls, were sleeping.
The car came to a rest on Matika-Marsh’s leg.
"The impact of the vehicle broke through the brick wall of the house, forcing bricks and other housing materials to impact the beds of all three victims," the summary said.
All three victims were taken to Gore Hospital by ambulance and suffered from pain for days after the accident. One continued to suffer from concussion which caused her to fit.
"All three victims have suffered significant emotional trauma and distress as a result of the incident," the summary said.
A sample of Matika-Marsh’s blood taken six hours after the crash revealed a blood alcohol concentration of 157mg and showed the presence of THC, the main psychoactive component found in cannabis.
He was sentenced yesterday for driving while disqualified, dangerous driving and three charges of aggravated drink-driving causing injury.
Counsel Tina Williams said Matika-Marsh’s previous driving history could be described as appalling.
"The incident that occurred with respect to the driving, put not only himself at risk but also innocent lives at risk," Ms Williams said.
Judge Russell Walker said a pre-sentence report revealed Matika-Marsh had turned the steering wheel at the last moment.
"It’s clear from what I’ve read ... that you were trying to do harm to yourself.
"It was pure luck your actions did not bring about fatal consequences to the occupants of this house."
Judge Walker sentenced Matika-Marsh to two years' imprisonment, ordered him to pay reparation of $22,676.81 and analyst costs of $858.85 and disqualified him from driving for two years.
