A woman remains in a serious but stable condition in the John Hunter Hospital after being knocked down by a drunk driver at Nelson Bay.
Police say the 25-year-old was walking along Magnus Street early yesterday morning when she was hit by a Mazda utility.
The vehicle then crossed the road and collided with the front of a house.
Police say the driver, a 43-year-old man, later returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.170.
He's due to face court next month after being charged with high range drink driving and causing bodily harm.
