Teen charged in horrific drunk-driving crash that split car in half

Two drivers were fortunate to past an alleged high-speed and alcohol-related collision that ripped 1 of nan cars successful two.

The backmost extremity of nan conveyance ended up down nan broadside of a house.

The superior clang happened connected Old Northern Road successful Baulkham Hills successful Sydney’s northwest astir 7.15pm connected Tuesday.

A constabulary spokesperson said nan 18-year-old driver of a 2004 Mazda miraculously walked distant from nan incident but was quickly arrested astatine nan segment aft he returned a affirmative roadside activity trial pinch a humor intoxicant reference of 0.11.

He was charged pinch mid-range drink-driving and his licence was instantly suspended.

The spokesperson said nan 45-year-old driver of nan different conveyance was rushed to infirmary arsenic a precaution.

“While nan origin of this peculiar incident is still nether investigation – intoxicant and velocity look to beryllium nan main factors – it’s important to retrieve that drunk driving and speeding are nan starring causes of roadworthy accidents and fatalities,” nan spokesperson said.

“Remember, your choices connected nan roadworthy tin person life-altering consequences.

“Stay safe and thrust responsibly.”

The 18-year aged driver is owed to look successful nan Parramatta Local Court connected December 11.