Former England forward Raheem Sterling has been charged with dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide, and failing to provide a specimen following a single-vehicle motorway crash, according to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary. The 31-year-old footballer was arrested at the scene after his £270,000 Lamborghini collided with motorway barriers on the M3 southbound near the Minley interchange on May 28, according to police and reports from the Daily Mail.
M3 Motorway Collision and Police Charges
According to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, officers were called to the M3 southbound near the Minley interchange on May 28 following a single-vehicle collision involving a Lamborghini. No other vehicles were involved in the incident, and police confirmed that no injuries were reported. Sterling, a resident of Berkshire, has been formally charged with dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation, and failing to provide a specimen. He is scheduled to appear at Basingstoke magistrates court for a hearing on September 15.
Dashcam Footage and Eyewitness Accounts
Dashcam footage obtained by the Daily Mail captured the black luxury vehicle swerving across all three lanes of the motorway just before 9am on May 28. A motorist and driving instructor who witnessed the incident told the Daily Mail that the Lamborghini pulled in front of his car before accelerating erratically. “The car turned back into the inside lane but the driver put his foot down and veered right across all three lanes and seemed to just avoid hitting the central reservation,” the witness said. Footage from the scene appeared to show the driver inhaling from a balloon, a method used to ingest nitrous oxide, before the vehicle ultimately struck the motorway barriers.
Career Background and Recent Status
Sterling made 82 appearances for England, scoring 20 goals and helping Gareth Southgate’s side reach the 2018 World Cup semi-finals and the Euro 2020 final. Having initially developed in QPR’s youth setup prior to his transfer to Liverpool—where his professional debut took place—he transferred to Manchester City in 2015, capturing four Premier League titles, five League Cups, and the FA Cup during his time there. After losing his place in the squad, he made a 2022 move to Chelsea before spending the 2024-25 campaign on loan with Arsenal. Following his departure from Stamford Bridge, he signed a short-term agreement with Dutch outfit Feyenoord that ran until the conclusion of the previous campaign. He is now without a club. In recognition of his off-pitch advocacy, Sterling was made an MBE in the 2021 Queen’s birthday honours for services to racial equality in sport.
Frequently Asked Questions
What specific charges does Raheem Sterling face?
According to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, Sterling faces three charges: dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation, and failing to provide a specimen.
When and where did the crash happen?
Police stated the single-vehicle collision occurred on May 28 on the M3 southbound near the Minley interchange.
When is Sterling’s court appearance?
He is due to appear at Basingstoke magistrates court on September 15, according to police records.
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