A drunk learner driver who fled his broken down vehicle after hitting a kangaroo has been disqualified from driving for six months and fined $800.
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Angus Curtis, 20, of Young was convicted of two charges at Young Local Court on Wednesday, following the offence on Back Creek Road near Kingsvale on May 2.
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According to facts, police formed the opinion that Curtis consumed a quantity of alcohol that would have been “well above the prescribed concentrate for a learner driver”.
Police attended a property on Back Creek Road about 4.20am on May 2 after receiving calls from a witness.
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Curtis had earlier hit a kangaroo and the engine of his vehicle had seized about 300m from the Currawong Road intersection.
He went on foot and stopped at a property and explained to the witness what happened.
Police asked Curtis about his alcohol consumption to which he admitted to drinking an “unknown quantity” before leaving a pub in Harden about 10pm.
Police formed the opinion he was over the limit.
He was charged with driving under influence of alcohol and driving unaccompanied.
