LUCKY ESCAPE: A woman who was driving this car was fortunate to escape without any injuries.
A 56-year-old Masterton woman who crashed into a power pole on Te Ore Ore Rd on Sunday afternoon was drink-driving, police say.
The woman, who was allegedly driving on an expired learner's licence, was arrested at the scene and taken to the police station to be breath tested.
She was
charged with driving with excess breath alcohol for a third or subsequent time and careless driving.
The woman will appear in Masterton District Court on September 29.
Sergeant Simon Irving said the woman was "very active in the community".
