A cement truck driver is facing serious charges after allegedly recording a breath alcohol concentration more than five times the legal limit following an incident on Monday morning, 24 November.
Police were called to Kingswood Drive, Chirnside Park, at approximately 10.40am after reports that a cement truck had struck a parked car.
Upon arrival, officers observed the 37-year-old male driver, who was reportedly stumbling and had fallen over after alighting from his vehicle. A subsequent search of the man’s lunch box revealed a half-empty bottle of Johnny Walker Red Label whisky.
The driver underwent a roadside breath test, allegedly returning a staggering breath alcohol concentration of 0.264, more than five times the prescribed legal limit.
As a result of the alleged reading, the man’s driver’s licence was immediately suspended. He is expected to appear before the Magistrates’ Court soon, where he faces the prospect of a substantial licence disqualification.
Lilydale Police are urging anyone who witnessed the cement truck driving prior to the incident, or who has relevant dashcam or CCTV footage, to come forward.
“This type of behaviour has no place on our roads,” said a police spokesperson.
Witnesses or those with footage are asked to contact Sergeant Konomas at the Lilydale Police Station on 9739 2300.
