Police arrest Raheem Sterling for suspected drug driving after M3 crash
England forward Raheem Sterling has been released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of drug driving following a collision on the M3 in Hampshire on Thursday morning.
The international attacker was detained by police after reports emerged of his Lamborghini being driven dangerously near Junction 4.
Dashcam footage from a trailing vehicle has since surfaced, appearing to show the sports car veering erratically across multiple lanes.
The 52-second video captures the vehicle narrowly avoiding other motorists before eventually striking the roadside barriers.
Eyewitness describes erratic motorway driving
A van driver who witnessed the entire incident detailed the alarming moments leading up to the eventual crash.
The anonymous motorist observed the high-performance car swerving violently and drifting heavily towards the hard shoulder.
“Just after I got on the M3 westbound I saw a Lamborghini swerving. He nearly crashed into the left-hand barrier.”
Attempts to alert the former Chelsea and Manchester City star by sounding a horn were reportedly completely unsuccessful.
Bridge collision and vehicle spin
The dangerous situation rapidly escalated as the vehicles approached the Minley interchange at Junction 4A.
According to the witness, the winger overtook traffic at high speed on the wrong side of the road over a flyover bridge.
“He cut in front of me and then veered left into a barrier and hit the front left of his vehicle and the tyres went about 4ft into the air.”
“The car spun about 180 degrees. He would have kept going I’m sure if he hadn’t hit his wheels.”
The eyewitness firmly believes the vehicle would have continued moving had the severe impact not destroyed its front wheels.
Police investigation continues
The experienced forward remains a highly prominent figure in English football, having represented his country at multiple major international tournaments.
Representatives for the player have yet to issue any public statement or comment regarding Thursday’s alarming events.
Authorities are continuing their active enquiries into the incident while reviewing the newly emerged dashboard camera evidence.