Former Chelsea and Manchester City star Raheem Sterling has been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after crashing his Lamborghini on the M3 motorway in Hampshire, according to police reports.
Incident Details
Police received reports at around 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 28, that a Lamborghini had collided with motorway barriers near the Minley Interchange on the southbound carriageway. Officers attended the scene and arrested the driver, identified as Sterling.
A source confirmed: “Sterling, currently at Dutch side Feyenoord, was bailed pending enquiries. The former Premier League star was arrested after crashing his Lamborghini into motorway barriers. The ex-England, Liverpool, and Manchester City winger had been travelling on the M3 on Thursday morning when the collision occurred.”
Police Statement
Police stated: “Just before 9 a.m. on Thursday, we received reports that a Lamborghini was in collision with barriers on the M3 southbound, close to the Minley Interchange. No other vehicles were involved and no injuries were reported.”
“The driver, a 31-year-old man, from Berkshire, has been arrested on suspicion of driving a vehicle whilst unfit through drugs, driving dangerously, possession of a Class C drug and failing to provide a specimen. He has been bailed while our enquiries continue.”
Background on Sterling
Sterling, who came through the ranks after being signed by Liverpool from QPR’s academy in 2010, became a key player at Manchester City after his 2015 move, winning multiple domestic honours. He later had spells at Chelsea and Arsenal before joining Feyenoord as a free agent in February. He has earned 82 caps for England, scoring 20 goals, and is engaged to Paige Milian, with whom he has two children.
Psychological Strain
A source close to him said: “He was a prolific English international who has steered the England squad to significant heights over the last decade and has been made to feel worthless and forgotten about in recent years. The psychological strain that has put on him is immeasurable.”
