Jordan Pickford Pulled Over By Police In Lamborghini After Near Miss In Knutsford

Everton and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention after police stopped him following a near collision in Knutsford while he was driving his Lamborghini Urus.

Jordan Pickford has pleaded guilty to a careless-driving charge after a police officer stopped him following a near miss involving two other vehicles in Knutsford, Cheshire.

The England and Everton goalkeeper was driving a blue Lamborghini Urus when he reportedly ignored a give-way marking at a junction, forcing two cars to brake sharply to avoid a collision. A police officer then pursued the vehicle before Pickford pulled over.

The incident took place on 14 April, but details have emerged after criminal proceedings were brought against the 32-year-old goalkeeper. Pickford has admitted the offence and asked to appear in court personally to present his mitigation.

Near Collision At Knutsford Junction

According to the police account presented to the court, Pickford was driving along Princess Street before reaching the junction with Toft Road.

The officer said the Lamborghini ignored the give-way lines before entering Toft Road, causing two vehicles to brake suddenly to avoid a collision. The vehicle then continued along the road.

The incident resulted in a prosecution for driving without due care and attention.

Police Pursuit Follows The Incident

PC Cecil Ricardo of Cheshire Police said he activated his emergency lights and siren after seeing the Lamborghini drive away.

The police vehicle reportedly reached 50mph while following Pickford on a section of Toft Road where the speed limit was 30mph. According to the officer's statement, the Lamborghini was still pulling away before Pickford appeared to notice the pursuing police car and stopped.

The officer then approached the vehicle and identified the driver as Pickford.

Pickford Enters Guilty Plea

Pickford's case was initially dealt with through the Single Justice Procedure, which allows certain motoring offences to be handled without an immediate public hearing.

The goalkeeper pleaded guilty in writing but requested an appearance before a magistrate so he could explain his circumstances.

In his submission, Pickford stated that he wanted to attend court to put forward his mitigation. His case has now been listed for a hearing at Chester Magistrates' Court on 7 December.

Potential Consequences For The England Goalkeeper

A conviction for driving without due care and attention can result in penalty points and a fine, with the possibility of disqualification depending on the circumstances and the court's decision.

Pickford's decision to attend personally means the court will hear the mitigation he wishes to put forward before determining the appropriate outcome.

No final sentence has been imposed at this stage.

Pickford's Profile Adds Attention To The Case

The incident has attracted significant attention because of Pickford's status as one of England's most prominent footballers.

He has been Everton's first-choice goalkeeper for years and has established himself as England's senior goalkeeper, featuring at multiple major international tournaments. He has also made hundreds of appearances for Everton since joining the club from Sunderland in 2017.

As a high-profile sportsman, the case is likely to continue attracting interest until the December hearing.

Focus Now Turns To December Hearing

For Pickford, the immediate issue is no longer the circumstances of the April incident but the court process that follows his guilty plea.

The goalkeeper will have the opportunity to present his mitigation when he appears at Chester Magistrates' Court in December. Until then, no final decision has been made on any penalty.

The case serves as a reminder that professional footballers remain subject to the same road-safety laws and legal procedures as other motorists. For Pickford, attention will now turn to the court hearing and its eventual outcome.