23 June 2026

Griffith Hilux driver allegedly clocks four times limit after rear-end crash

| By Oliver Jacques
roundabout in Griffith

The accident occurred near the roundabout on Bridge Road. Photo: Oliver Jacques.

A Griffith man has been charged with high-range drink-driving after allegedly crashing into the back of another vehicle at a roundabout on Friday evening.

Police allege the 34-year-old was driving a white Toyota Hilux north along Jondaryan Avenue, Griffith at about 5:30 pm on Friday (19 June) when he approached the roundabout near Griffith Leagues Club at Bridge Road and collided with the rear of a vehicle in front of him.

Both vehicles stopped at the scene and police were called.

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The man allegedly returned a positive roadside breath test and was arrested before being taken to Griffith Police Station.

A subsequent breath analysis allegedly returned a reading of 0.225, more than four times the legal limit and within the high-range category.

The man was issued a Field Court Attendance Notice for high-range drink-driving and had his driver’s licence suspended on the spot.

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