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Raheem Sterling charged with dangerous driving after motorway crash

Created at 26 Aug · 8:21 AM2 sources↑ Market-relevant
IN SHORT

Former England footballer Raheem Sterling has been charged with dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide, and failing to provide a specimen following a single-vehicle collision on the M3 motorway on May 28. He is due to appear in court on September 15.

Key Numbers

31Raheem Sterling's age
September 15Court appearance date
May 28Date of collision
82England caps

Who's Involved

Raheem Sterling
Former England footballer charged with dangerous driving and possession of nitrous oxide
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary
Police force that charged Raheem Sterling
Raheem Sterling charged with dangerous driving after motorway crash

↳ Why This Matters

The charges against Raheem Sterling, a prominent former England footballer, highlight legal and personal consequences related to driving offenses and substance possession.

Key facts

  • Raheem Sterling has been charged with dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide, and failing to provide a specimen.
  • The charges relate to a single-vehicle collision on the M3 motorway on May 28.
  • No other vehicles were involved and no injuries were reported.
  • Sterling is scheduled to appear at Basingstoke magistrates court on September 15.

Former England international Raheem Sterling has been charged with dangerous driving and possession of nitrous oxide following a car crash on the M3 motorway. The 31-year-old is accused of dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation, and failing to provide a specimen. The charges follow a single-vehicle collision involving a Lamborghini on the M3 southbound, near Minley interchange, on May 28. No other vehicles were involved in the collision and no injuries were reported. Sterling is due to appear at Basingstoke magistrates court for a hearing on September 15.

Frequently asked questions

Raheem Sterling faces charges of dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation, and failing to provide a specimen.

The incident occurred on May 28 on the M3 southbound motorway, near the Minley interchange.

No injuries were reported as a result of the single-vehicle collision.

The vehicle involved was a Lamborghini.

What Happens Next

01Raheem Sterling is scheduled to appear at Basingstoke magistrates court on September 15.

How It Developed

Raheem Sterling has been charged with dangerous driving and possession of nitrous oxide.
The charges follow a single-vehicle collision involving a Lamborghini on the M3 motorway on May 28.
Sterling is also accused of failing to provide a specimen.
No other vehicles were involved and no injuries were reported.
Sterling is due to appear at Basingstoke magistrates court on September 15.

Sources

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Raheem Sterling charged with dangerous driving and nitrous oxide possessionThe Guardian
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Raheem Sterling charged with dangerous driving after motorway crashSky News · UK
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Raheem Sterling charged with dangerous driving after crash on M3 in ...bbc.co.uk
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Raheem Sterling charged with dangerous driving and laughing gas ...mirror.co.uk
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Raheem Sterling charged with dangerous driving after motorway crashstandard.co.uk

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