Raheem Sterling Charged With Dangerous Driving After M3 Motorway Crash

Former England forward Raheem Sterling has been charged with dangerous driving and possession of nitrous oxide following a single-vehicle motorway crash on May 28, 2026, police announced on August 26, 2026. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary confirmed that the 31-year-old was charged after his £270,000 Lamborghini swerved across lanes and collided with barriers on the M3 southbound near the Minley Interchange. Law enforcement authorities noted that the incident involved no other vehicles and resulted in no reported injuries, though Sterling was also charged with failing to provide a specimen following his arrest.

"A driver will appear in court next month to face charges following a collision on the M3," said a Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesman.

The police official outlined the specific counts filed against the footballer following the investigation into the crash. "Raheem Sterling, 31, from Berkshire, has been charged for the following offences: dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation, failing to provide a specimen," said a Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesman.

The spokesperson further detailed the time and location details surrounding the single-vehicle accident. "The charges come following a single vehicle collision, involving a Lamborghini, on the M3 southbound, close to the Minley Interchange, on 28 May, 2026," said a Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesman.

The representative concluded the statement by confirming the outcome of the incident regarding casualties and vehicle involvement. "No other vehicles were involved, and no injuries were reported," said a Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesman. Under British law, a conviction for dangerous driving carries a maximum sentence of two years in prison, while possession of nitrous oxide, classified as a Class C drug, also carries up to two years imprisonment or a fine.

Sterling, who was released on bail following the collision, is scheduled to formally appear at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court for a hearing on September 15, 2026.

The winger has been without a team since his short-term contract ended at Dutch club Feyenoord last season, having previously played for Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Arsenal.