Dujon Sterling Appears in Court Following Drink-Driving Crash
Rangers defender Dujon Sterling appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, facing charges of dangerous driving and drink driving. The 26-year-old English professional footballer was arrested following a single-vehicle collision in Glasgow earlier this year.
Details of the Driving Offences
Court papers allege that Sterling drove at “excessive speeds” through Glasgow city centre on January 4. The prosecution claims he traveled along Queen Street, Hope Street and West Graham Street, failing to keep a proper lookout and driving into the path of other road users.
Additional allegations include:
- Failure to leverage indicators when required.
- Overtaking other vehicles in an unsafe manner.
- Losing control of the vehicle, resulting in damage to both the car and a barrier.
The incident occurred in the Cowcaddens area of Glasgow on West Graham Street. Notably, the crash took place just hours after Sterling had played for Rangers in a match where the club secured a 3-1 victory against Celtic.
Drink-Driving Allegations
In addition to the dangerous driving charge, Sterling is accused of driving while over the legal alcohol limit. According to the BBC, the footballer is stated to have had 60 micrograms of alcohol within 100 millilitres of breath, significantly exceeding the legal limit of 22 micrograms.
Court Proceedings and Current Status
During his appearance at Glasgow Sheriff Court, Sterling did not enter a plea. Sheriff Jonathan Guy continued the case, scheduling a further hearing for May 5.
While his bail was continued, the sheriff approved a request to remove a specific bail condition that had previously prevented Sterling from driving.
Player Profile: Dujon Sterling
Dujon Henriques Sterling is an English right-back currently playing for the Scottish Premiership side Rangers, where he wears the number 21 shirt. A product of the Chelsea Academy, Sterling began his professional career in 2017. Before joining Rangers in 2023, he spent several seasons on loan at various English clubs, including:
- Coventry City
- Wigan Athletic
- Blackpool
- Stoke City
According to ESPN, the 6’1″ defender has become a regular fixture in the Rangers squad, recording 54 appearances and one goal since joining the club.
Key Takeaways
- Charges: Dangerous driving and drink driving.
- Incident Date: January 4, hours after a 3-1 win over Celtic.
- Location: West Graham Street, Cowcaddens, Glasgow.
- Alcohol Level: 60 micrograms (Legal limit: 22 micrograms).
- Next Court Date: May 5.
Looking Ahead
The legal proceedings against Sterling will continue in May, as the court determines the outcome of the dangerous driving and drink-driving charges. For now, the removal of his driving restriction allows the defender to continue his daily activities while awaiting the next hearing.