A MAN who drove away from an accident he caused on Boxing Day last year in Mildura has been disqualified from driving until at least August 2027.

Grahame Sandow, 38, pleaded guilty to a high drink driving charge in the Mildura Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.

Police prosecutor Leading Senior Constable Lauren Abson told the court Sandow drove a Mitsubishi Lancer through a red light at Deakin Avenue...