Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Drunk Driver Plunges SUV into Water at New Zealand Ferry Terminal
A 73-year-old woman, while drunk, drove her SUV through a bike shelter at a ferry terminal in New Zealand.
She crashed into the water, but luckily, bystanders quickly helped her out before the car sank.
The police arrived at the scene and gave her a notice for having too much alcohol in her breath.
The woman was rescued, and is being investigated for further charges.
The terminal sustained some damage in the incident.
A 73-year-old woman drove an SUV into the water at a ferry terminal in New Zealand.
The incident occurred at the Matiatia Ferry Terminal in Auckland.
The woman's vehicle went through a bike shelter before entering the water.
Bystanders rescued the woman from the water.
Police issued an infringement notice for excess breath alcohol.
- Who
- A 73-year-old woman
- What
- Drove a 4WD through a ferry terminal shelter and into the water.
- When
- August 20, around 5:50 PM
- Where
- Matiatia Ferry Terminal, Auckland, New Zealand
- Why
- The driver was intoxicated.
- Driver's Age
- 73 years old
- Location
- Matiatia Ferry Terminal, Auckland, New Zealand
- Incident Date
- August 20
- Time of Incident
- Around 5:50 PM
- Breath Alcohol Result
- 290mcg/L
- Vehicle
- 4WD