Raheem Sterling Arrested on Suspicion of Drug Driving After Lamborghini Crash on M3
Raheem Sterling has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after a crash involving his Lamborghini on the M3 motorway. The 31-year-old footballer was later released on bail while Hampshire Police continue their investigation into the incident.
Raheem Sterling was arrested after a Lamborghini crash on the M3 and released on bail as police enquiries continue.
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The incident occurred on Thursday morning near the Minley Interchange, according to reports from Metro. Hampshire Police confirmed they received reports shortly before 9am that a Lamborghini had collided with motorway barriers on the southbound side of the M3.
Authorities stated that no other vehicles were involved in the collision and no injuries were reported at the scene.
Following the crash, Sterling was arrested as police began enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident and the allegations connected to the driver.
Hampshire Police released an official statement detailing the incident:
"Just before 9am 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."
The arrest comes during what has already been a challenging period in Sterling’s career. Once regarded as one of England’s top attacking players, he achieved major success at Manchester City under Pep Guardiola, winning multiple Premier League titles.
However, his fortunes have declined since leaving the club. A difficult period at Chelsea was followed by an unsuccessful loan spell at Arsenal under Mikel Arteta.
After his Chelsea contract was terminated in January, Sterling joined Feyenoord on a short-term deal. He made only eight Eredivisie appearances and is set to become a free agent this summer.
Sterling’s immediate attention now turns to the ongoing police investigation after his release on bail. Hampshire Police confirmed that enquiries remain ongoing and that no further conclusions have been reached.
Alongside the legal uncertainty, the former England international also faces questions over the next stage of his football career as he searches for a new club following a difficult run of seasons on and off the pitch.
