Dual North Melbourne premiership winner David King has stood down from his media duties during the AFL trade period after being charged with drink driving.
King has lost his licence as he blew an alcohol reading of 0.10 following a minor car accident on Wednesday morning.
The AFL commentator was deeply apologetic and accepted full responsibility for his actions.
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“After having some end of season drinks, I made a terrible decision to drive and was involved in a minor incident with another vehicle. I was subsequently charged with driving under the influence recording an alcohol reading of 0.10,” King said in a statement.
“I deeply regret my poor choice to get behind the wheel and am embarrassed and ashamed of my actions, I am thankful no one was injured.
“I’ve not only let myself down but more importantly my family, friends, workplace and the public who I put at risk.
“I accept full responsibility and any repercussions which result from this.”
King's employer, Fox Footy, left the matter in the hands of the law.
''We are aware David King was recently charged with driving under the influence of alcohol,'' they said in a statement.
“Fox Footy does not condone this behaviour and takes the matter very seriously. We know David deeply regrets his actions. The matter now sits with the judicial system.”
