Wayne Rooney Facing Careless Driving Summons after Bmw Prang

Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney escaped uninjured after a crash in his £50,000 BMW X5, it was revealed today.

The 19-year-old England striker was in collision with a Nissan Primera driven by a 45-year-old woman, who suffered minor whiplash injuries.

The £50,000-a-week Utd star was involved in the accident at a shopping centre in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport at 4pm on Thursday.

Rooney, who lives in Cheshire, will now get a letter summoning him to Stockport Magistrates Court to face a charge of driving without due car and attention.

He faces a maximum fine of £5,000 and possible ban.

A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: “Police were informed of a two vehicle road traffic collision at the Stanley Green Retail Park roundabout in Cheadle Hulme in Stockport, shortly before 4pm today, Thursday 12th May 2005.

“A BMW X5 was in collision with a Nissan Primera. The 45-year-old female driver of the Nissan suffered minor whiplash injuries.

“The 19-year-old male driver of the BMW from Cheshire has been reported for summons for driving without due care and attention.”

The accident marked came during bad day for Manchester United yesterday.

United States tycoon Malcolm Glazer launched his bid to buy the club prompting protests and anger among fans and Rio Ferdinand appeared in court for speeding after overtaking a police car at 106mph.

He will be sentenced later this month.

source: Scotsman News (Last Updated: Friday, 13 May, 2005)

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