Magistrate questions careless driving charge against drunk drivers, after man pleads guilty to Big Hill crash

Natalie Croxon
Updated August 15 2019 - 4:15pm, first published 1:40pm

A magistrate has said police should charge people who crash while drunk with more serious offences than careless driving.

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Natalie Croxon

Natalie Croxon

Journalist

Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.

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