Celebrity Justice
Cops: Second Car Involved in Hogan Crash

TMZ has learned that Florida police have interviewed the driver of a silver Dodge Viper that may have contributed to Nick Hogan's horrific late night crash earlier this week, that left Nick's friend seriously injured.
Nick Hogan, Dodge Viper
Sources tell TMZ that several witnesses can place the Viper near the crash scene moments before and after the collision, but it may not be the only vehicle involved.

A rep for Clearwater Police Dept. tells TMZ, "We suspect there may be other witnesses and we encourage them to come forward."

Nick's father, Hulk Hogan, happens to own a silver Viper, but cops made it very clear that the wrestler is not a suspect.

As for Nick's passenger, TMZ has learned that 22-year-old John Graziano is still in "very serious condition." Sources inside the hospital tell us, "John's condition hasn't changed since he arrived."



Tags: dodge viper, DodgeViper, nick hogan, NickHogan

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31. There are many Vipers in Miami. I own one myself. No one knows how quickly Hulk Hogan arrived on the scene. The accident happened, the police and rescue team had to arrive on the scene, then Nick and his friend had to be cut out of the car. By that time Hulk can surely arrive on the scene because someone would let him know that his son was in an accident. You all need to give the man the benefit of the doubt. Many people think that just because people are celebrities, it makes them non-human. Nick is not the only teenager with a bad driving record and he is not the only one that crashed a car while driving recklessly.

Posted at 12:03PM on Aug 29th 2007 by Sara

32. Given Hulk's penchant for stalking his kids, I wouldn't be surprised to hear if it was his car.

Posted at 12:07PM on Aug 29th 2007 by Pam

33. What color is your Viper, Sara? I would be willing to bet $100 that it is NOT silver.

Posted at 12:17PM on Aug 29th 2007 by fiberglass

34. I can't read lips, and the audio from TMZ : Hulk Muscles his way to scene, is not loud enough, but it appears that Hulk is being questioned and he is pointing to the street...as if to say which direction etc...as the clip ends, one of the safety personel says "they can't have it, just so you know"

Hmmm...I wish TMZ could amplify that tape.

Posted at 12:27PM on Aug 29th 2007 by Pam

35. #30 Sara - The crash was not in Miami, so it really doesn't matter how many Vipers are in Miami. The crash was in an area I lived in for several years w/o seeing many Vipers.

Posted at 12:26PM on Aug 29th 2007 by ME

36. sounds like the passenger, John, has a head injury. Not good. John has my prayers

Posted at 12:53PM on Aug 29th 2007 by holden

37. I thought it was rather strange that Hulk appeared at the crash site so soon after it happened. If a call wasn't made to 911, and was heard by a cop who was close by, then how did he find out about it?

Posted at 12:54PM on Aug 29th 2007 by L

38. 35- that's what I thought! Let's see if TMZ can find out for us.

Posted at 12:56PM on Aug 29th 2007 by Pam

39. What if the Hulk was just checking to see if Nick would behave and drive sensibly or if he really would race if offered a chance? With it being dark out Nick wouldn't be able to tell if it was his dad or not. Hulk invades his kids privacy but only to keep them out of trouble and on the right path. But if so, then why didn't Hulk stop the street race before it was out of control, pulled Nick over, and took his car away for good instead of risking such an awful accident? I just pray for the families and the boy with him.

Posted at 12:59PM on Aug 29th 2007 by jeeperscreepers

40. Then again I just noticed it was pretty light outside still, the car pics were taken when it was dark, sorry. Possibly someone else was driving the car Nick didn't recognize and won't come clean about it, just odd his father has the same car, I just wonder Hulk's Viper was at during the accident?

Posted at 1:11PM on Aug 29th 2007 by jeeperscreepers

41. it's a shame-that was a great looking car, and it probably ran well too. on a serious note none of us were there so we can't say what happened. but i will agree- u DON'T give a 17 yr old kid a 750 hp car....even if he is a pro drifter.u can control a track but immaturity and street don't mix...apparently.

Posted at 1:40PM on Aug 29th 2007 by martin bowe

42. Ohhhh...me like shiney car.....i go fast...varooom-varrrooom

My pappa will buy me new shiney racer car when he get done lusting after my sister Brooke...i go fast...varrooom-varroooommm.

Posted at 1:35PM on Aug 29th 2007 by Nick Hogan

43. I think the fact that the police been pretty silent to all this is a really bad sign for Nick. As if maybe thery're waiting to see the outcome of the friend's situation to determine all the charges. I think Nick is in serious, serious, trouble with the law.

Posted at 1:45PM on Aug 29th 2007 by QE2

44. Re-read the article, It says that they spoke to the driver, it says that Hulk Hogan isn't a suspect for being the driver... but it doesn't say that the police are saying that the Silver Viper wasn't the Hogan's Silver Viper that Nick has been seen driving around town. Nick use to have two Supra's a Yellow one and a Red one, he know longer has the red one the viper might have been Nick's replacement. I haven't heard of anyone other than Nick in the Hogan family using the Silver Viper.

What have the police said? They've said that they have spoken to the driver of the Silver Viper and that this Driver was not Hulk Hogan... what they haven't said is who is the owner of the Silver Viper. Could be Nick's or it could be someone else's either way it will all come out in the end and we will know one way or another.

Posted at 2:13PM on Aug 29th 2007 by whosyermon

45. When I was a teenager, if I couldn't controll myself, my keys were taken away and I rode the school but or the city bus! Obviously that doesn't apply if your the Hulk's son, hell, apparently you can do whatever the hell you want when your the Hulk's son.

So, since his parents refuse to parent, I hope the courts will, sad as that is. Maybe some jail time for him and big fat law suit for his parents will give the whole Hee Haw gang the slap in the face they obviously need!

Posted at 2:55PM on Aug 29th 2007 by Bruce

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