Bermuda Regiment commanding officer Lt. Col. Edward Lamb has confirmed that the man driving the Governor's car when it crashed into a pillar early Sunday morning was one of the Governor's official chauffeurs, supplied by the Regiment.

But how exactly Governor Sir John Vereker's official car came to smash into a pillar will have to wait until a Police investigation is completed.

On Sunday, a 43-year old man was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving after he crashed the Governor's car at the junction of White Sands and Middle roads shortly after 5 a.m.

The driver, who was alone in the car at the time of the single-vehicle accident, was treated for minor injuries and arrested at Hamilton Police station. Police spokesman Dwayne Caines said on Sunday the front of the Governor's car suffered "extensive" damage.

Regiment PR spokesman Wayne Caines said the Regiment was awaiting the Police report before giving any names or details on the incident.

"Bermuda Regiment commanding officer Lt. Col. Eddie Lamb has launched a full-scale investigation into the matter," he said. "Pending the results of the Police investigation we will be able to confirm if an offence did take place."

Government House declined to comment on the story and the Police said they could give no more information until the case had gone to the courts.