Drink driver's ute impounded at Elizabeth Grove

Police were called to Main North Road, Elizabeth Grove about 8.40pm on Wednesday 16 October by a concerned motorist who reported a ute swerving left to right across the road.

At one point the vehicle mounted the kerb before it stopped on Mahood Street, Elizabeth Grove.

A patrol arrived and took the allegedly grossly intoxicated driver to the Elizabeth Police Station for testing.

Police are waiting on the results of a blood test, but in the meantime, the 45-year-old Elizabeth Vale man has been reported for driving while under the influence and his ute was impounded for 28 days.

He has been issued with a direction not to drive for 24 hours.  He will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.

Further charges and immediate loss of licence may be issued depending on the results of the blood test.