Home » Drive-thru drink-driver asleep at the wheel

Drive-thru drink-driver asleep at the wheel

01/11/2025

An alleged drink-driver has been arrested after being found asleep at the wheel at a restaurant drive-through in Dandenong, police say.

The Toyota Camry’s ignition was allegedly on and the car parked at the end of the drive-through at the Cheltenham Road outlet about 2.30am on Saturday 1 November.

Police say they removed the keys and made several attempts to rouse the alleged driver.

The driver allegedly awoke as officers identified empty bottles and casks of wine in the Camry’s backseat.

He returned an alcohol-breath test reading of .158, more than three times the legal limit, according to police..

The 25-year-old Dingley Village man had allegedly never held a licence.

He was arrested for other outstanding matters, and expected to be charged with drink-drinking and other driving offences in relation to the drive-through incident.

Digital Editions

Lyndhurst man set for life after winning $4.8 million

A Lyndhurst man’s morning routine was blissfully interrupted with a call letting him know, he’s bagged a whopping $4.8 million in last night’s lotto draw.…

More News

Living Treasure: Junior club’s revered ‘heart and soul’

Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 531121 Trish Marson is a big believer that no kid should miss out on playing sport. True to her word, she was the initiator…
Crime ’really bad’ in Clyde North, says home invasion victim

Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 531198 A Clyde North local whose home was violently invaded and whose personal safety was threatened has warned crime is getting “really bad” in…
Stolen car suspect arrested

On the 23rd of January, the below red Toyota 86 was stolen from Cranbourne East. On the 27th of January, a Cardinia local observed the vehicle in a shopping centre…
La Trobe celebrates local heroes

Australia Day celebrations in La Trobe shone a spotlight on local community heroes, recognising individuals and organisations who have made a real difference across the region. Many loved ones flocked…
Young leader attuned to social harmony

Migrating from United States to Australia at a young age, volunteer Atifa Ahmed was taken aback by the country’s sense of community. Awarded the joint Young Leader of the Year…

Kingston Cr lodges ‘stop bullying’ action against Monitor

A Kingston councillor has lodged legal action against one of the state-government appointed municipal monitors at the council. A ‘stop bullying’ order has been sought against John Tanner AM at…
Melbourne’s youth gangs face 24/7 disruption and quick arrests

Victoria Police laid 4,300 charges against Melbourne youth gang members last year, including almost 400 for the possession of weapons such as machetes and firearms. A range of exhaustive disruption…
New honour for history’s ‘treasure’

Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 531111 The news of today is the history of tomorrow – Greater Dandenong’s newly-inducted Living Treasure Christine Keys is fond of saying. For many…
Plastics recycling at risk of collapse: ALGA

City of Casey has backed calls for urgent national packaging reform, amid rising levels of recyclable plastics dumped in landfill. Recently, Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) president Matt Burnett stated…
Hope is the invisible gift

The sacred gift of life can be likened to a river. From its quiet beginnings to its meeting with the vast ocean, the river glides through peaceful valleys, then rushes…