Arturo Vidal Reaches Plea Deal on DUI: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction

Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal has reached an agreement with prosecutors over his recent driving under the influence charge and will not go to trial.

Chile's star crashed his Ferrari on June 16 in Santiago during the Copa America and was arrested, per BBC Sport.

Vidal appeared before a judge on Wednesday and has been handed a two-year driving ban, while he has agreed to pay an undisclosed compensation fee to another person involved in the crash, per the Associated Press (h/t Fox Sports).

The 28-year-old also apologised for insulting the arresting policeman, while Sport Witness provided further details of the sanctions:

Vidal issued an emotional apology in the wake of the incident, via Goal:

He was allowed to continue playing for Chile at the Copa America despite his arrest, and Vidal played a big role as La Roja won their home tournament, beating Argentina on penalties in the final.