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A VW Golf driver has been banned from the roads after a crash on the A49 in Herefordshire.

Daniel Matthews entered a guilty plea to one count of driving a motor vehicle while over the alcohol limit when he appeared at Hereford Magistrates' Court earlier this month.

The court heard from prosecutor Thomas Wickstead that the 22-year-old defendant had been caught out drink-driving after he was involved in a crash on the A49 in Moreton-on-Lugg on July 2.

Matthews was found to have 81 microgrammes (mg) of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit which is 35 mg.

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No one was seriously injured in the crash.

Matthews was said to be a "man of good character" with defence solicitor Matt Lewis saying: "This is likely to be Mr Matthews' one and only appearance before magistrates."

Matthews, of Upper Lyde, was banned from driving for 18 months and fined £500. He must also pay a £200 victim surcharge and court costs of £85.