Raheem Sterling to face court over dangerous driving, other charges
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
News
From a news agency
In the courts
- Former England winger Raheem Sterling faces court next month on dangerous driving and other charges.
- The charges stem from a single-vehicle collision on the M3 motorway in May 2026, where no injuries were reported.
- Sterling, who is currently without a club, has had previous spells at Manchester City, Chelsea, and Feyenoord.
Former England footballer Raheem Sterling is scheduled to appear in court on September 15, 2026, to face charges including dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide, and failing to provide a specimen. These charges follow a single-vehicle crash involving his Lamborghini on the M3 motorway in Hampshire on May 28, 2026. Authorities confirmed that no other vehicles were involved and no injuries were sustained during the incident.
A driver will appear in court next month to face charges following a collision on the M3.
Sterling, 31, was arrested at the scene and later released on bail. While police initially investigated potential drug impairment, those allegations are not part of the current charges. The footballer is currently unattached, having most recently played for Dutch club Feyenoord on a short-term deal after leaving Chelsea. His career includes highly successful periods at Manchester City, where he won multiple Premier League titles, and a notable international career with 82 caps for England.
Raheem Sterling, 31, from Berkshire, has been charged with the following offences: dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation, failing to provide a specimen.
The legal proceedings stemming from the May collision mark the latest chapter for the high-profile player. Sterling's career path has seen him move from Liverpool to Manchester City, then to Chelsea, followed by loan spells and a recent stint in the Netherlands. His court appearance will determine the next steps in the legal process related to the motorway incident.
No other vehicles were involved, and no injuries were reported.
DistantNews Editorial
Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
More Stories
From Our Blog
How the Same Story Looks Different in Different Countries
What Gets Lost (and Found) When News Is Translated
The Critical Role of Diaspora Media in Global News
What Travellers Should Know About Countries with Restricted Press
A Digital Nomad's Guide to Following Local News
