Everton midfielder Darron Gibson has been charged with drink-driving after allegedly crashing his car into a cyclist and petrol pump, the Liverpool Echo reports.
Gibson was arrested by police after allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol on Sunday evening.
According to Greater Manchester Police the former United man, who joined Everton in 2012, allegedly crashed his £125,000 Nissan vehicle into a cyclist, whose condition is unknown, and a petrol pump less than a mile away from his £2million home in Altrincham.
Gibson was charged by the authorities with driving without due care and attention, driving with excess alcohol and failing to stop after the road traffic collision.
The Ireland international has been blighted by injuries throughout his Everton career, he has made only a smattering of appearance for Roberto Martinez, but racks up a reported £50,000 a week.
The 27-year-old has been bailed and is due to appear in court on September 1st.
Everton are yet to comment on the reports.
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