Katie Price has been charged with driving while disqualified following her alleged drink-drug car smash this week.
Emergency services rushed to the scene at around 6.30am yesterday and arrested the 43-year-old reality star for alleged drink and drug-driving.
Sources told The Sun she had "stayed up all night partying with a few close friends" before rolling her BMW.
Meanwhile her family shared a message saying their "worst fears nearly came true" in her alleged "drink-drive" crash, adding "we have for some time been concerned about Kate's wellbeing and overall mental health.
"Today our worst fears nearly came true. As a family we have been and will continue to help Kate get the help she needs…"We hope that she will realise that she cannot battle her issues alone," they wrote on Instagram.
Read our Katie Price live blog below for the very latest updates…
- Milica Cosic
Car given to her by Carl WEEKS before
A source said: "Katie was only given the car by Carl a month or so ago. She'll be gutted it's now written off. But the important thing is that she's OK. It's just a car."
Carl vowed to stand by her and called her a "rough diamond".
- Milica Cosic
Hospital dash
Katie was rushed to hospital following the shocking accident in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
The mum-of-five’s car was pictured turned on its side across the road, with the mangled front crashed into bushes.
Katie could face jail time if charged and found guilty of drink-driving following the horror crash.
- Milica Cosic
Michelle Heaton begs her to get help
Katie Price’s best friend Michelle Heaton is begging her pal to get help after she rolled her BMW allegedly in a ‘drink-drive smash’.
The Liberty X star, who herself hit rock bottom earlier this year with a drink and drug addiction, is said to be “desperately worried” about Katie.
A source told The Sun Online: "Michelle's desperately worried about Katie and wants her to get help.
“Katie saved her life now she wants to repay the favour.
“She saw Katie last week and knew something wasn't right – and today's news only confirms her fears.”
The insider said Michelle has spoken to Katie’s worried mum Amy about her fears.Read the article in full here.
- Milica Cosic
‘Love you so much, mum’
Katie Price’s children Princess and Junior have shared a message of support for their mum after her "drink-drive" crash.
The 43-year-old is facing possible jail time after rolling her BMW in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
After posting a statement on Katie's Instagram telling fans the star is "getting help", her daughter Princess commented: "Love you mum, so much."
Junior – who she shares with ex-husband Peter Andre – added: "Love you mum."
- Milica Cosic
Katie’s previous driving bans
Katie has previously been banned from driving six times in the last 10 years, with her first in 2010 after she did 83mph in a 70mph zone.
She was off the roads for six months following the incident, and in 2012 received a 12-month disqualification after failing to respond to two speeding tickets.
Katie then got a six-month ban in 2018 for speeding after totting up 12 penalty points.
A year later, Katie was barred for three months after driving while disqualified in January 2019.
Price’s latest ban was given in October 2019 for 18 months after failing to tell cops who was driving her pink Range Rover when it crashed in Bexley.
- Milica Cosic
Katie has a ‘lot on her plate’
Katie Price is "struggling" and has "a lot on her plate" after her relationship and cash woes, a source has said.
This comes after the mum-of-five, 43, overturned her 4×4 on a country road on Tuesday morning and was rushed to hospital.
A source close to the former model said: “Katie has been through an awful lot lately – relationship problems, money troubles, and she’s been very open about her own health problems – plus her mum has been very unwell.
“On top of that she’s a devoted mum, so a lot of us who know her are just very worried for her own safety and wellbeing too.
“Lots of people love and care about her, and it’s difficult to see her struggling – hopefully this will all pass and she will be able to move forwards with her life.
“Once things have calmed down hopefully she will have time to be with the people she loves and work out where things stand – she has an awful lot on her plate.”
Sources claimed Katie went on a booze and cocaine bender at home in the hours leading up to the crash.
- Milica Cosic
Katie’s family release statement
Katie's family also released a statement revealing they've been worried by issues in her life for some time and implored her to get help.
They said: “As a family we have for some time been concerned about Katie’s wellbeing and overall mental health. Today our worst fears nearly came true. As a family we have been and will continue to help Kate and get the help she needs.
“We hope that she will realise that she cannot battle her issues alone.
“We are concerned and worried about her deeply, we know she lives her life publicly and to many she is fair game, but as a family we hope she can find her path privately moving forward during this very difficult time in her life.
“We are not asking for sympathy – just that it is recognised Kate is unwell.”
They ended by adding: “It takes great strength for one to acknowledge they need help. We hope the door is now open for Kate to learn to love herself and to be happy within.
“Mental illness is not a personal failure.”
- Milica Cosic
Carl Woods vows to ‘always be there’
Car dealer Carl, 32, released a statement on Instagram in which he called Katie "a rough diamond".
He wrote: "Relationships are tested. People test each other – but when you love someone like I love Katie. You enjoy the highs and good times together.
"Katie is a rough diamond. She has her imperfections however they make perfect to me. She just needs that extra help to be polished. The sunlight will shine through her once again and the sparkles that she brings to everyone will return.
"I love you Katie 100%. My Dolly, always here, always will be."
Carl vowed to stay by her sideCredit: INSTAGRAM - Milica Cosic
Dangerous crash
The crash came just hours after Katie spoke about her difficulty visiting son Harvey at his residential college in Cheltenham because she can't get behind the wheel.
She explained on Tuesday's GMB: "Obviously I don't get my licence back until December, so I can't just whizz in the car down there and it's not close."
Katie expected to get her driving licence back in April, but was banned for a further six months following an admin bungle.
According to the Sentencing Council, the maximum jail-term for drink-driving is six months with an unlimited fine.
- Milica Cosic
Katie Price ‘crashed BMW after all-night binge’
Cops are investigating claims that Katie Price was allegedly on her way to get more drugs after an "all night binge".
The star, 43, was rushed to hospital after her car rolled in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Sources told The Sun she had "stayed up all night partying with a few close friends".
A picture from the scene of the crash shows Katie's car turned on its side across the road – with the mangled front crashed into some bushes.
- Milica Cosic
BREAKING: Katie charged with driving while disqualified
Katie Price has been charged by cops with driving while disqualified after her dramatic crash that could leave her facing jail.
Police were last night investigating claims that she was on her way to buy more drugs when the crash happened.
Sussex Police have now charged the mum-of-five with driving without insurance and driving while disqualified.
According to the Sentencing Council, the maximum jail-term for drink-driving is six months with an unlimited fine.
Read the article in full here.
- Milica Cosic
Police and ambulance statements
A Sussex Police spokeswoman said: "Police responded to reports of a single-vehicle collision on the B2135 near Partridge Green around 6.20am on Tuesday (September 28).
"A woman, 43, was arrested on suspicion of driving while above the legal limit for alcohol and drugs, and has been taken to hospital to be checked over.
"The road was blocked temporarily while recovery of the vehicle was arranged."
Paramedics confirmed they were called to the early morning crash and took one person to hospital.
A South East Ambulance Service spokesman said: "I can confirm we were called at approximately 6.30am to reports of an RTC on the B2135 at Partridge Green.
"One ambulance crew attended the scene and one person was assessed and treated before being taken to hospital."
- Milica Cosic
Katie Price rushed to hospital yesterday
Katie Price was rushed to hospital yesterday after a dramatic 'drug and drink-drive' crash that could leave her facing jail, The Sun can reveal.
The star, who is understood to be banned from driving, is currently in hospital after the smash.
Police at the scene arrested the 43-year-old reality star for alleged drink-driving and she may now face jail time if charged and found guilty.
The star is already thought to be serving a driving ban and was not due to get her licence back until 13 October this year.
A source explained: "Katie rolled her car and was in a bad way when police arrived.
"She's in hospital now and everyone is desperately worried about her and why she was driving."
- John Hall
Bad driving past
According to the Sentencing Council, the maximum jail-term for drink-driving is six months with an unlimited fine.
Katie has previously been banned from driving six times in the last 10 years, with her first in 2010 after she did 83mph in a 70mph zone.
She was off the roads for six months following the incident, and in 2012 received a 12-month disqualification after failing to respond to two speeding tickets.
Katie then got a six-month ban in 2018 for speeding after totting up 12 penalty points.
A year later, Katie was barred for three months after driving while disqualified in January 2019.
Price’s latest ban was given in October 2019 for 18 months after failing to tell cops who was driving her pink Range Rover when it crashed in Bexley.
- John Hall
Katie’s ban
Katie expected to get her driving licence back in April, but was banned for a further six months following an admin bungle.
The mum-of-five served an 18-month disqualification after withholding the identity of the driver of her pink Range Rover following a crash.
When she rang the DVLA to arrange her new licence earlier this year she was told to serve another six months due to totting up another offence for speeding.
However, it is believed the forms Katie needed to fill out after the conviction were sent to an old address.
- John Hall
Horror crash
The crash came just hours after Katie spoke about her difficulty visiting son Harvey at his residential college in Cheltenham because she can’t get behind the wheel.
She explained on yesterday’s GMB: “Obviously I don’t get my licence back until December, so I can’t just whizz in the car down there and it’s not close.”
- John Hall
Taken to hospital
A Sussex Police spokeswoman confirmed: “Police responded to reports of a single-vehicle collision on the B2135 near Partridge Green around 6.20am on Tuesday (September 28).
“A woman, 43, was arrested on suspicion of driving while above the legal limit for alcohol and drugs, and has been taken to hospital to be checked over.
“The road was blocked temporarily while recovery of the vehicle was arranged.”
Paramedics added that they were called to the early morning crash and took one person to hospital.
- John Hall
‘Bad way’
During an appearance on yesterday’s Good Morning Britain, the star appeared to confirm that she is still serving a driving ban, and won’t get her licence back until later this year.
A source said of today’s accident: “Katie rolled her car and was in a bad way when police arrived.
“She’s in hospital now and everyone is desperately worried about her and why she was driving.”
- John Hall
Family fears
After the crash Katie’s family shared a message saying their “worst fears nearly came true” in her alleged “drink-drive” crash.
The statement shared to Instagram read: “This message has been written by Katie’s family.
“As a family we have for some time been concerned about Kate’s wellbeing and overall mental health.
“Today our worst fears nearly came true. As a family we have been and will continue to help Kate get the help she needs.
“We hope that she will realise that she cannot battle her issues alone.”
- John Hall
Bad driving past
According to the Sentencing Council, the maximum jail-term for drink-driving is six months with an unlimited fine.
Katie has previously been banned from driving six times in the last 10 years, with her first in 2010 after she did 83mph in a 70mph zone.
She was off the roads for six months following the incident, and in 2012 received a 12-month disqualification after failing to respond to two speeding tickets.
Katie then got a six-month ban in 2018 for speeding after totting up 12 penalty points.
A year later, Katie was barred for three months after driving while disqualified in January 2019.
Price’s latest ban was given in October 2019 for 18 months after failing to tell cops who was driving her pink Range Rover when it crashed in Bexley.
- John Hall
Katie's ban
Katie expected to get her driving licence back in April, but was banned for a further six months following an admin bungle.
The mum-of-five served an 18-month disqualification after withholding the identity of the driver of her pink Range Rover following a crash.
When she rang the DVLA to arrange her new licence earlier this year she was told to serve another six months due to totting up another offence for speeding.
However, it is believed the forms Katie needed to fill out after the conviction were sent to an old address.
- John Hall
Horror crash
The crash came just hours after Katie spoke about her difficulty visiting son Harvey at his residential college in Cheltenham because she can't get behind the wheel.
She explained on yesterday's GMB: "Obviously I don't get my licence back until December, so I can't just whizz in the car down there and it's not close."
- John Hall
Taken to hospital
A Sussex Police spokeswoman confirmed: "Police responded to reports of a single-vehicle collision on the B2135 near Partridge Green around 6.20am on Tuesday (September 28).
"A woman, 43, was arrested on suspicion of driving while above the legal limit for alcohol and drugs, and has been taken to hospital to be checked over.
"The road was blocked temporarily while recovery of the vehicle was arranged."
Paramedics added that they were called to the early morning crash and took one person to hospital.
- John Hall
'Bad way'
During an appearance on yesterday's Good Morning Britain, the star appeared to confirm that she is still serving a driving ban, and won't get her licence back until later this year.
A source said of today's accident: "Katie rolled her car and was in a bad way when police arrived.
"She's in hospital now and everyone is desperately worried about her and why she was driving."
- John Hall
Family fears
After the crash Katie's family shared a message saying their "worst fears nearly came true" in her alleged "drink-drive" crash.
The statement shared to Instagram read: "This message has been written by Katie's family.
"As a family we have for some time been concerned about Kate's wellbeing and overall mental health.
"Today our worst fears nearly came true. As a family we have been and will continue to help Kate get the help she needs.
"We hope that she will realise that she cannot battle her issues alone."
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