Pickford 'almost caused crash' with careless driving
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has pleaded guilty to a charge of driving without due care and attention. The incident involved him ignoring a give-way sign in his Lamborghini, forcing other drivers to brake suddenly.
Why it matters
High-profile athletes often face intense public and legal scrutiny when their personal conduct violates traffic laws, impacting their public image and professional standing.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Jordan Pickford has played 92 times for England and 336 times for Everton
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford nearly caused a crash with two other cars during a bout of careless driving in his £200,000 Lamborghini supercar, a court has heard.
The 32-year-old was pulled over by police after ignoring a give way sign, forcing two cars to slam on the brakes, and then speeding off into the distance.
The incident happened in the Cheshire town of Knutsford on 14 April, sparking a criminal prosecution for driving without due care or attention.
Pickford, who has 336 appearances for Everton and 92 England caps, has pleaded guilty to the charge and will next appear at Chester Magistrates' Court on 7 December.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in