Alleged drunk driver charged after crashing into power pole in Falcon

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An alleged drunk driver has been charged after crashing into a power pole in Falcon.

The man was driving a Holden Colorado utility south on Old Coast Road around 10.35pm on Sunday when he allegedly collided with the pole near the intersection of Baroy Street.

He then allegedly continued to drive before the vehicle came to a stop on nearby Cobblers Street.

The driver allegedly failed two breath tests, recording a reading of more than three times the legal limit. 

The 41-year-old man was also allegedly driving an unregistered vehicle.

The Falcon man has been charged with driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, carless driving and using an unlicensed vehicle on a road.

He is due to appear in the Mandurah Magistrates Court on May 22.

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