Raheem Sterling charged over M3 crash, court date set
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Summary
Former England international Raheem Sterling, 31, has been charged following a road crash on the M3 in Hampshire on the morning of May 28. Police said he faces three allegations: dangerous driving, unlawful possession of nitrous oxide for inhalation, and refusing to provide a test sample. He was arrested after his Lamborghini hit a roadside barrier and was later released on bail ahead of a hearing at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on September 15. The case comes as Sterling is without a club after his short-term spell at Feyenoord ended this summer.
Key Points
- Reports said other motorists saw Sterling's sports car weaving across the motorway, at one point spanning three lanes and forcing vehicles behind to brake sharply
- A dashcam recording cited by The Sun allegedly showed the driver inhaling nitrous oxide from a balloon while the car was moving
- Hampshire Police said the 31-year-old man from Berkshire was charged with dangerous driving, possessing nitrous oxide for inhalation, and refusing to provide a sample
- The crash happened on the M3 in Hampshire on the morning of May 28, when Sterling was driving his own Lamborghini before it struck a barrier
- Sterling won 82 England caps and played at three World Cups and two European Championships, but is currently a free agent after leaving Feyenoord.
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong readers who follow European football, the case places a well-known former England international in the spotlight for alleged conduct off the pitch rather than his playing career. It also underlines how legal trouble can quickly overshadow an athlete's next career move, especially when he is already unattached after his latest contract ended.