A 44-year-old man from Richmond has been charged with drink driving after crashing into a power pole on Brinktop Road, Penna today.

The man returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.208, four times the legal limit.

He will appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court on 9 October.

Tasmania Police would like to thank the public for their assistance in reporting the driving behaviour witnessed prior to the crash.

Anyone who witnessed the Black Rav 4 travelling along Brinktop Road this morning or has dashcam footage is asked to contact Sorell Police on 131 444 and quote TCR23004934.