Sterling Pleads Guilty
Former England Footballer Raheem Sterling Pleads Guilty to Dangerous Driving on M3
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Sterling won 82 England caps, with his most recent appearance coming at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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Before joining Feyenoord, Sterling had spent the 2024/25 season on loan at Arsenal after falling out of favour at Chelsea.
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Motorists reportedly called 999 after seeing the Lamborghini swerving across all three lanes of the M3; footage cited by the Daily Mail appeared to show the driver inhaling from a balloon before the crash.
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Nitrous oxide was reclassified as a Class C controlled substance in the United Kingdom in November 2023; the Sun reported that repeated inhalation can cause serious health risks including heart attacks, strokes and brain damage.
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Sterling’s senior career began at Liverpool after he joined the club from Queens Park Rangers’ academy at age 15 in 2010; he later won four Premier League titles with Manchester City.
Former England footballer Raheem Sterling pleaded guilty on September 15 to dangerous driving after crashing his £270,000 Lamborghini on the M3 in Hampshire on May 28, 2026. Jamaica Gleaner reported the 31-year-old also admitted possessing six nitrous oxide canisters for wrongful inhalation and failing to provide a specimen for analysis. No other vehicles were involved and no injuries were reported, but Yahoo News said footage showed Sterling inhaling from a balloon before the crash.
A Crash During Morning Rush Hour
Motorists called 999 after witnessing Sterling's car swerve across all three lanes near the Minley interchange. The vehicle hit roadside barriers. Police arrived to find Sterling holding the six nitrous oxide canisters. He refused to provide a breath or blood sample for testing, which is a separate offense under UK law.
Dangerous Driving Carries Up to Two Years in Prison
Under UK law, dangerous driving is the most serious motoring offense short of causing death. It carries a maximum sentence of two years in prison and mandatory driving disqualification of at least 12 months. Failing to provide a specimen adds another automatic 12-month ban. Sterling's sentencing date has not been set.
Nitrous Oxide Became a Class C Drug in 2023
The UK reclassified nitrous oxide as a controlled substance in November 2023. The Sun reported that repeated inhalation causes serious health risks including heart attacks, strokes, and brain damage. Inhaling the gas creates acute impairment lasting seconds to minutes, impairing judgment and motor control. Possession for wrongful inhalation carries up to two years in prison.
Sterling's Career After Manchester City Glory
Sterling won 82 England caps and scored 20 goals for his country, with his last appearance at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. He won four Premier League titles with Manchester City before joining Chelsea. In 2024, he spent the season on loan at Arsenal. He then joined Dutch club Feyenoord briefly and is now without a club.
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