A 74-year-old woman has been fined and had her licence suspended after an alleged low-range drink-driving crash at Dee Why, where her car hit a parked trailer and blocked May Road.
Hyundai Hits Parked Trailer In Dee Why
Police were called to May Road at Dee Why shortly after 6:45 pm on Wednesday, 10 June, following reports of a single-vehicle collision involving a parked trailer.
Residents who heard the impact came outside and found a silver 2016 Hyundai i30 hatchback had struck an unattended box trailer. The trailer was carrying building materials for a nearby construction project.
The vehicle hit the trailer on the passenger side. The 74-year-old woman driving the car did not appear injured, but the car and trailer were left blocking the road after the crash.
Police Attend Dee Why Drink-Driving Crash
Police attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command attended the scene and spoke with the driver.
The woman was directed to take a roadside breath test. She was reported to have had difficulty providing a sample before a reading was recorded. The roadside result was allegedly 0.07.
She was arrested and taken to Dee Why Police Station, where a further breath analysis allegedly returned a reading of 0.051, just above the legal limit.
Fines And Licence Suspension Issued
The woman was issued infringement notices for negligent driving and low-range prescribed concentration of alcohol as a first offence.
The negligent driving infringement carried a $562 fine and three demerit points. The low-range PCA infringement carried a $704 fine and a three-month licence suspension.
Her vehicle was later removed by tow truck.
Trailer Owner Called To May Road
The owner of the box trailer, a builder from Western Sydney, was contacted after the crash and arrived about 45 minutes later to move it.
Some residents criticised the trailer being left parked on the street rather than removed from the area each day.
The incident left May Road briefly disrupted while the vehicle and trailer were dealt with.
Published 12-June-2026
