Newcastle music legend Daniel Johns is self-admitting to rehab, having suffered panic attacks and being charged with high-range drink driving after a crash.
The Silverchair frontman is alleged to have returned a breath analysis of 0.157 after a grey SUV exited a service centre northbound on the Pacific Highway, North Arm Cove and collided with a southbound van in the southbound lane about 10.30pm Wednesday.
Police allege Johns, 42, was driving the SUV. He was assessed at the scene by paramedics before police conducted a roadside breath test, which returned a positive result. He was arrested and taken to Raymond Terrace Police Station, where he underwent a breath analysis that returned an alleged reading of 0.157.
The driver of the van - a 51-year-old man - and a 55-year-old female passenger were treated at the scene; the woman was taken to John Hunter Hospital and has since been released.
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Johns was issued with a court attendance notice for high-range PCA. He is due to appear at Raymond Terrace Local Court on April 11.
In an Instagram post, the Silverchair frontman said he got lost while driving.
"Alongside my therapy, I've been self-medicating with alcohol to deal with my PTSD, anxiety and depression. I know this is not sustainable or healthy," he wrote in the Instagram post.
"I have to step back now as I'm self admitting to a rehabilitation center and I don't know how long I'll be there. Appreciate your love and support as always."
Johns has been open about his mental health struggles, including suffering an anxiety disorder and anorexia.
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