Sussex Police responded to reports of a single vehicle collision on the A27 near Lewes on January 24 at around 4.30pm.
Officers arrested Richard Walsh, 68, of Sackville Road, Bexhill at the scene.
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Sussex Police have since charged Walsh with driving while over the alcohol limit.
He is due to appear at Hastings Magistrates’ Court on February 19.
A spokeswoman said: “If you witnessed the collision, or have information to report, you can do this by emailing collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk, or by calling 101 quoting reference 973 of 24/01.”
