A VICTORIAN man surrendered himself to Proserpine Magistrates Court on Monday four years after serious driving charges were made against him.

Almost four years ago, Joshua William Talbot, 33, failed to appear in court to answer a charge of driving without due care and attention after being involved in a single-vehicle crash.

The court heard on Monday that police were called to a single-vehicle crash on Shute Harbour Rd at Mt Julian at 8.10pm on July 27, 2013.

Civilian prosecutor Chris Bennett said police on scene found a badly damaged black Commodore in an embankment on the side of the road.

Mr Bennett said after close examination, police came to the conclusion the car had been travelling east when the driver lost control and crossed to the opposite side of the road, before overturning and landing in the roadside embankment.

With the driver missing in action, police conducted a search and found Talbot at a Caltex service station in Proserpine about 9.30pm.

Police said Talbot was covered in mud and grass, appeared unsteady on his feet and spoke with slurred speech.

Talbot was the sole occupant of the vehicle.

Talbot, who pleaded guilty to his charges, told police he recalled drinking nine heavy beers in a three-hour period.

He said he recalled approaching a bend on the road and losing control, spinning 360 degrees before crossing the road and rolling into an embankment.

After performing a breath test, Talbot delivered a reading of 0.189.

The court heard that Talbot was granted bail at Whitsunday watchhouse the day after the crash, agreeing to appear at Proserpine Magistrates Court on July 29. However, Talbot made no appearance.

On Monday, Talbot surrendered at Proserpine Magistrates Court, where he was arrested.

Mr Bennett said Talbot failed to attend his first court date as he had a medical condition and flew to NSW to receive treatment.

Appearing on behalf of Legal Aid, duty lawyer Rosemary Varley said Talbot was originally residing in NSW and was only in the region to visit friends for a few days when the incident occurred.

Ms Varley said although Talbot's recollection of the event was poor, he did accept he had been drinking before the crash.

Ms Varley said he was "fortunate it was only a single-vehicle accident", to which magistrate Simon Young agreed.

The court heard Talbot was admitted to Proserpine Hospital for three to four days following the crash to receive medical care and it was shortly after that he returned to Victoria to receive further assistance and be close to his family.

"Prior to the incident, (Talbot) had attended rehabilitation for four years for his alcohol use," MsVarley said.

She said Talbot accepted it was a major "slip up" and had not driven since the incident.

Talbot was fined $1500 for driving under the influence, driving without due care and for failing to appear.

He was disqualified from driving for 12 months and had no convictions recorded.