Car ploughs into child’s bedroom of Hillpark, South Auckland house, driver to appear in court

An Auckland man is set to appear in court after he allegedly crashed his car into a child’s bedroom in South Auckland.

A police spokesperson said they received reports around 10pm that a vehicle crashed into a home on Pantera Way after crashing into three cars.

Counties Manukau Central Area Prevention Manager Inspector Mark Chivers said it was extremely lucky there were no injuries.

“It was incredibly fortunate no one was seriously injured, however, there’s been extensive damage caused to the property and the other vehicles.”

A 36-year-old man will appear in Manukau District Court today charged with driving with excess breath alcohol.

Chivers said, if anyone was in any doubt if they were safe or legal to get behind the wheel of a car after drinking, they shouldn’t drive.

”People who drive while impaired by alcohol are putting themselves at risk, as well as everyone else on the road,” he said.

Police were called to a house on Pantera Way in Hillpark, South Auckland following reports of a car crashing into the front bedroom. Photo / Jason Dorday

”This whole situation could have been avoided if the driver had made a different decision.”

Photos from the scene showed the corner of the house below a broken had been smashed apart.

Bricks, pink batts and metal structure poles could be seen strewn on the front lawn of the house.