Freddie Smith charged with drunk driving

Actor Freddie Smith has been charged with felony vehicular assault and misdemeanour driving under the influence (DUI) relating to a car crash in October.

The 'Days of Our Lives' star sustained minor injuries when he misjudged a curve in the road and subsequently flipped the car over near the city of Ashtabula in Ohio, reported Huffington Post.

Smith's girlfriend Alyssa Tabit, who was a passenger in the car, is recovering after suffering critical injuries.

Local authorities said that Smith was driving with a blood-alcohol level more than what was permitted in Ohio.

Smith's attorney has declined to comment on the charges.