Champion Jockey Oisin Murphy Charged With Drink Driving After Berkshire Crash

Champion jockey Oisin Murphy has been charged with drink driving and failing to cooperate with a roadside alcohol test following a car crash on April 27 in Hermitage, Berkshire. The single-vehicle incident involved Murphy's grey Mercedes A Class crashing into a tree, resulting in serious injuries to a woman passenger who remains hospitalized. Murphy, 29, was charged on June 19 via postal requisition and is due to appear at Reading Magistrates' Court on July 3. The British Horseracing Authority is gathering information to assess potential implications for Murphy, who recently rode multiple winners at Royal Ascot. Murphy has a history of disciplinary issues, including a 14-month ban for breaching COVID-19 rules and previous alcohol-related offenses. Authorities have urged the public to avoid speculation as the investigation is ongoing.