Raheem Sterling will appear in court next month to face charges of dangerous driving and possessing nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation after crashing his Lamborghini into motorway barriers on the M3 in Hampshire on the morning of Thursday, May 28, 2026. The former England winger, who most recently played for Feyenoord in the Dutch Eredivisie, crashed his vehicle into barriers near Minley Interchange [Hampshire], a significant stretch of the M3 southbound. The incident occurred at approximately 8:30 AM, triggering a police response which ultimately resulted in an arrest. Sterling, 31, was taken into custody and subsequently released on bail pending further investigation. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesman stated, “A driver will appear in court next month to face charges following a collision on the M3.” The charges stem from a single vehicle collision involving a Lamborghini, which occurred close to the Minley Interchange, approximately 20 miles south of Winchester. No other vehicles were involved, and no injuries were reported. Mr Sterling is scheduled to appear at Basingstoke magistrates court on September 15th, 2026.” The charges include dangerous driving and possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation, reflecting a potential violation of driving laws. A source close to Sterling revealed that the authorities suspect he was driving a vehicle whilst unfit through drugs, but this has not been formally included in the charges. Sterling had previously faced a ‘extremely tough couple of years’ and had been made to feel worthless and forgotten, according to the source. He has been without a club since leaving Feyenoord at the end of last season. His time at Feyenoord was a highly successful period, with him earning 82 caps between 2012 and 2022, and representing England at three World Cups and two European Championships. Sterling’s career has also seen him playing at Liverpool and Chelsea, where he won four Premier League titles, five League Cups, and one FA Cup. He then joined Arsenal on loan, but was subsequently exiled from the first-team squad and trained separately. Sterling’s current salary is £47.5 million, reflecting his significant contributions to English football. The incident on the M3 has sparked considerable interest in Sterling’s career, with many analysts and fans closely monitoring his next moves. Follow your club with BBC Sport and listen to the latest Football Daily podcast. Get football news straight to your phone.
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