Alleged drink driver severely damages home in Harrison overnight

A car has ended up inside a house in Harrison overnight leaving the home uninhabitable. 

At about 8.00pm, ACT Emergency Services were called to a home in Cape York Street, Harrison.

A silver Toyota Yaris had left the road and collided with the front of a house causing significant damage.  

An ACT Policing spokesperson said, witnesses reported the vehicle travelling at high speed immediately prior to the collision.

A 26-year-old Sydney man who held an international driver's licence was taken into custody. He later returned a positive breath alcohol reading.  

ACT Policing are seeking any witnesses or dash-cam footage of the silver Toyota Yaris in the Harrison area prior to 8.00pm last night.  

Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Please quote 77356002.