Former England international and Feyenoord forward has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving following a crash involving his Lamborghini on the M3 motorway in England.
According to reports, the incident occurred on Thursday morning near the Minley Interchange, with Hampshire Police receiving reports of the collision shortly before 9 a.m.
Authorities said the Lamborghini crashed into motorway barriers on the southbound carriageway. No other vehicles were involved in the incident, and no injuries were reported.
Following the crash, the 31-year-old footballer was arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drugs, dangerous driving, possession of a Class C drug, and failing to provide a specimen.
In a statement, Hampshire Police confirmed that the driver, identified only as a 31-year-old man from Berkshire, was later released on bail while investigations continue.
“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 police said.
“The driver 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 development adds to what has been a difficult period in Sterling’s career. Once regarded as one of England’s most influential attacking players, he enjoyed tremendous success at , winning multiple Premier League titles under .
However, his fortunes have declined in recent years. After struggling to make a significant impact at , Sterling endured an unsuccessful loan spell at under .
His contract with Chelsea was terminated in January before he joined on a short-term deal. The winger made just eight appearances in the Eredivisie and is expected to become a free agent this summer.
Sterling’s immediate attention is now likely to be focused on the ongoing police investigation, while uncertainty also surrounds the next stage of his football career.
Police have stressed that enquiries remain ongoing and no further conclusions have been reached at this stage.
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