Celebrity Justice
Orlando Bloom Issues a Statement

Orlando Bloom's rep issued the following statement to TMZ:

"Orlando Bloom, who was in a minor car collision late last night, is grateful that no one was seriously injured. Bloom called for help immediately following the incident. He spent last night at the hospital to be with his childhood friend who sustained a minor neck injury. He is thankful that emergency services arrived so quickly and that the ER staff at Cedars Sinai took such good care of his friend."

The rep did not say why Bloom tried to flee the scene.

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31. I cannot BELIEVE someone is comparing this minor scrape with the tragic Hogan incident.

Posted at 3:46PM on Oct 12th 2007 by Nat

32. How can someone compare this scrape with the Hogan tragedy? Sad.

Posted at 3:47PM on Oct 12th 2007 by zzzz

33. I don't get these statements....if they are issued on his behalf, don't you think they should be in first person. Also, the last LONG sentence sounds stupid He is thankful blah blah blah AND they took such good care of his friend...blah blah blah.

Sounds like he is trying to cover up something with the "he called for help immediately", like what else did he do? NOT call for help immediately?

wouldn't something short and sweet like

As many of you are aware, I was involved in a serious car collision late last night. I am extremely thankful for the emergency response team as well as the hospital for providing such adequate care for my friend that was injured in the crash. Please keep my friend, who was injured in the crash, in your thoughts and prayers.

His statement sounds juvenile and stupid, my opinion.

Posted at 3:47PM on Oct 12th 2007 by Shocked...

34. he was so drunk and tried to run'

Posted at 4:45PM on Oct 12th 2007 by www.lake-shore.co.uk

35. i don't think that he was trying to run from the scene. i think you are twisting a situation that you know nothing about. i think orlando was going for help, or just plain freaking out, which people are liable to do when they've just been involved in a car accident where someone has been injured. give him a break, okay? and also, do you really think anyone likes your crappy 30 second videos of celebs from door to car? who cares???

Posted at 4:01PM on Oct 12th 2007 by Cindy

36. He wasn't driving, his friend was.......and the people that should be worried about prosecution is the ass that cut her off. There was a witness

Posted at 4:03PM on Oct 12th 2007 by Janice

37. I'll tell you what...there are a few holes in the story here. First I clearly see Orlando's lady friend driving and second I hear many claims that he tried to walk away from the scene....since you guys capture everything else on tape did you happen to get that one? STOP EMBELLISHING!

Posted at 4:24PM on Oct 12th 2007 by TC

38. TC, try checking x17 and zip your lip. The entire thing is on tape. TMZ just missed it themselves. You should hook up with retarded peppa and push it real good.

Posted at 4:32PM on Oct 12th 2007 by Play

39. OH ORLANDO! Why did you ruin my publicity/comeback by showing everyone you're not my bf afterall...............boo hoo....

Posted at 5:26PM on Oct 12th 2007 by Jennifer from friends

40. .




he was driving!!!!!!!! Hello??? There are pics of him behind the wheel right after the accident happened.

the girl initially drove the car (reports say because people Orlando left at the club didnt want him to drive).... they got down the road and they switched seats... he got in the drivers side and made a U turn and took off....



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Posted at 5:32PM on Oct 12th 2007 by sara

41. PLEASE folks, tell me that TMZ is not your sole news source. The legit press reported that a car pulled pulled out in front of Orlando, and in an evasive move, he dented a parked car. He reported the accident immediately and the police made the determination that no alcohol or drugs were involved. Period. Please remember that you are dealing with Harvey Levin and had merry band of stalking trolls here!

Posted at 6:23PM on Oct 12th 2007 by Jenna

42. i love orlando bloom he sooooooooooooooooooooooo hot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and duh hes a STAR he can do wateva he wants.. he can run into my car anyday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 12:03AM on Oct 22nd 2007 by Brigid

43. What the hell is wrong with these rich celebrities ? Acting like they are too good for everyone....Be grateful you have so much money. Moron, ungrateful celebrity whores...........Drink and drive and grab some girl or guy.........

Posted at 8:57PM on Oct 12th 2007 by Edie

44. why were they kissing?? I mean is it only me that sees them kissing???

Posted at 9:13PM on Oct 12th 2007 by llcoolj

45. You can clearly tell that Orlando and the driver of the car were either high or had been drinking. For her not to realize that the car was already running she had to been buzzed. Dont get me wrong I am a huge Orli fan but he is going to end up like any other young actor and crash and burn if he keeps going in the path he is in right now.

Posted at 10:46PM on Oct 12th 2007 by Judy

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