Ex-footballer Clarke Carlisle was charged with drink driving days before he was seriously injured in a collision with a lorry.
The football world was stunned by news that the 35-year-old anti-racism campaigner and pundit had been hit by a vehicle on the A64 near York on 22 December.
Since the incident, a host of footballers, former clubs, organisations and charities have used social media to send messages hoping the former Professional Footballers’ Association chairman makes a quick recovery.
The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that former Burnley defender Mr Carlisle was charged with failing to provide a sample on 20 December and is set to appear in court next month.
A statement from the Metropolitan Police said: “Clarke Carlisle, 35, was charged on Saturday, 20 December with failing to provide a specimen and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.
“He is due to appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court on 20 January, 2015.”
North Yorkshire Police launched an investigation into the circumstances of the A64 collision and appealed for witnesses.
Mr Carlisle’s wife Gemma thanked well-wishers on Twitter on Monday.
She said: “Thank you for continuing messages of support and for media restraint.
“Clarke still very poorly but we’re hopeful he’ll make a full recovery.”
Injured Clarke Carlisle On Drink-Drive Charge
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