Teen Driver Banned After Post-England Match Crash
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Teen Driver Banned After Post-England Match Crash
- Anya Hughes, 18, received a one-year driving ban after admitting to drink-driving following England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina on July 15, 2026.
- Hughes, who had only passed her driving test in May 2026, failed a breath test after colliding her Mini Cooper with a Fiat 500 in Macclesfield.
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A newly-qualified driver, Anya Hughes, 18, has been banned from driving for one year after a drink-driving incident that occurred after England’s defeat in the World Cup semi-finals in July 2026. Hughes admitted to drink-driving at Chester magistrates court.
The incident took place on July 15, 2026, following England’s 2-1 loss to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final match held in Atlanta. After leaving a pub in Macclesfield around 10:30 PM, Hughes, driving her Mini Cooper, collided with a Fiat 500 on Churchill Way. She reportedly left the scene but returned approximately 30 minutes later after police contacted her through her car’s registration.
Upon her return, Hughes failed a roadside breath test, which showed 41 micrograms of alcohol in 100 milliliters of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35mg. She was subsequently arrested and taken to Middlewich custody suite. Hughes had only obtained her driving license in May 2026, two months prior to the incident. Her solicitor stated that she apologized for her actions, attributing them to a “foolish decision” after consuming alcohol while watching the match. In addition to the driving ban, Hughes was fined £120 and ordered to pay £133 in costs. She was also offered a place on a drink-driving awareness course, which could potentially reduce her disqualification period. The court indicated that the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) might require her to retake her driving test due to her age.