A MOTORIST who caused a serious traffic accident told police he had drunk half a bottle of brandy beforehand. The victim suffered horrific injuries in the incident, which happened on the B4001 in Lambourn. But despite his admission, the culprit passed a roadside breath test. In the dock at Reading Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, March 27, was Dr Robert Britchford of Goose Green, Lambourn. Louisa Rose, prosecuting, said Simon Dickinson was driving along the B4001 around 10am when a Skoda driven by 77-year-old Dr Britchford suddenly pulled out into his path. She added: “Mr Dickinson’s car spun …