Learner driver crashes into house: police AN 18-year-old learner driver has been charged after allegedly crashing a car through the front of a house near Brisbane, causing significant damage. Police say the driver lost control, hit a light pole and crashed into the front lounge room of the house at Capalaba, in Brisbane's east, at 1.15am (AEST) on Saturday. No one in the Coolwynpin Way home was hurt. The four men in the car fled but were later found by police. An 18-year-old man has been charged with drink driving, driving unaccompanied while on a learner's permit, failing to remain at the scene and careless driving.