Former England forward Raheem Sterling has been hit with three serious charges, including dangerous driving, following a highway collision back on May 28. Police confirmed the news Wednesday, detailing an incident that saw Sterling’s Lamborghini involved in a single-vehicle crash on the M3 in southern England. This isn’t just a fender bender, man, the list of accusations is pretty wild.
The Charges Laid Out
The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary didn’t pull any punches, saying the 31-year-old Sterling is accused of dangerous driving. But wait, there’s more. He’s also facing charges for possession of nitrous oxide, which we all know as laughing gas, for wrongful inhalation. And if that wasn’t enough, he also failed to provide a sample for suspected alcohol or substance use. Seriously? No other vehicles were involved in the collision, and thankfully, no injuries were reported, but these are some heavy allegations that make you scratch your head. You gotta wonder what was going on out there on the M3.
What’s Next for Sterling?
Right now, Sterling is without a club, which makes this whole situation even more bizarre. This is a guy who’s played for some massive teams, you know, Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, even Arsenal. He was just at Dutch club Feyenoord on a short-term deal last season. Now he’s facing legal issues and doesn’t even have a team. He’s due to appear at a magistrates’ court on September 15 for a hearing. That’s gonna be a date to watch, because these charges are no joke and could have some serious consequences for a player of his caliber.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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