A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a single vehicle crash in Basildon.

Essex Police were called to Broadmayne at around 2am on Sunday morning.

Upon arrival they found a vehicle had launched through the railings "narrowly missing a dog walker".

Police Constable Si Bailey said on Twitter: "Single vehicle RTC Broadmayne #Basildon.

"Driver managed to launch through the railings narrowly missing a dog walker."

Following the crash a man was arrested on suspicion of drink driving.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: "A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence, last night.

"He remains in custody."