Celebrity Justice
LAPD Investigating Orlando

Orlando BloomTMZ has learned the LAPD is investigating the car crash involving Orlando Bloom, and cops are still looking at the possibility that he committed hit and run.

The accident occurred just after 2:00 AM Friday, after Bloom left a Hollywood club. The woman in the back seat, prominent fashion stylist Cher Coulter, suffered a fractured neck in the crash. Minutes after leaving the club, Orlando smashed into a parked Porsche, then began walking away from the scene. X17 has video of paparazzi repeatedly urging Bloom to return, which he finally did.

Ironically, as Coulter left the club, before getting in the car, she said to Orlando, "What, are you gonna leave me on the street." Minutes later, that's exactly what he did -- when he walked away.

Detectives tell us Orlando has been interviewed by cops, and he said an SUV with paparazzi cut him off and caused the crash. The LAPD is investigating that as well.

As to why Bloom was not given a field sobriety test, one detective says that even if an officer saw "minor objective symptoms" of intoxication, it's still a subjective judgment call.

The LAPD tells us the investigation is open and active.

We contacted Bloom's rep -- so far, no word back.



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16. The only think open and active in this story is Teresa Strasser's big mouth.

Posted at 5:41PM on Oct 16th 2007 by John

17. yah sure one of us would not be given sob.test.l.a.police are a disgrace to their prof. were do they get these clowns?

Posted at 5:59PM on Oct 16th 2007 by rock hard

18. 16. Whatever.....he was probably stunned by the accident and not sure what he was doing !! Why not go after more LAW BREAKING celebs.....this is rediculous!

Posted at 5:36PM on Oct 16th 2007 by just my input

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Gee, that sounds like a great defense, you moron.

"Well Judge, here's the dealio... yes I was tipsy and drove, whereby I lost control of my vehicle after hitting on some poor guys girl.

Then I panicked and started to walk away, but changed my mind after the paps told me that would be hit and run.

And yes, my poor decision to drive left my friend with a broken neck, so I decided to make up some outrageous lie that a car packed full of paps caused me to swerve into the car parked on the side of the road.

But please, the reason this all happened was because I was 'STUNNED' after the accident and THAT's what made me do all of those things. Please chase more LAW BREAKING celebs like Britney Spears who dented an empty car and didn't leave a note"


ROTFLMAO!

Posted at 6:02PM on Oct 16th 2007 by Boner

19. It would seem that a fst would be standard procedure after an accident. Especially at 2 a.m. in the morning. Furthermore, the fact that a serious injury occured, would make it more critical to determine any impairment.

Without knowing the specifics, it appears the police gave Orlando Bloom a free pass.

Posted at 6:06PM on Oct 16th 2007 by chas

20. to 13 %$$&**^$! =with a name like that sounds like YOU don't have 2 pennies to rub together.your such a ass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 6:25PM on Oct 16th 2007 by kim

21. TOOL

Posted at 6:26PM on Oct 16th 2007 by Rusty Vain

22. ...he WAS walking away...but did the right thing by turning back...no law says u can't walk 50 ft and turn around and come back!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 6:26PM on Oct 16th 2007 by me

23. #18

btw...proven theat the paps played a role in the accident. Get you facts stroight!

Posted at 6:27PM on Oct 16th 2007 by just my input

24. What's the point of continuing to investigate Orlando? The police failed to thoroughly do their job at the correct time which would have been the scene of the accident. The video footage will not be enough to convict him of hit and run or determine his sobriety. Witnesses support him in that a paparazzi cut him off causing the accident. Where could his investigation possibly go? Find another story TMZ, this one is done.

Posted at 6:28PM on Oct 16th 2007 by Sinister

25. One more example why the cops, attorney generals gang, and the courts in California need to be put under Federal control. A one occupied car vehicle accident with personal injury and no testing especially in an area known for the bars???????

How long will the rest of America put up with this embarassement of a state.

Posted at 6:40PM on Oct 16th 2007 by stump

26. Mr. & Mrs. Lindsay Lohan?

Posted at 6:43PM on Oct 16th 2007 by FlBiker

27. Yea~ I'm guessing he had some blow to dump.

Posted at 6:46PM on Oct 16th 2007 by Petite

28. He had some blow to dump?

Posted at 6:48PM on Oct 16th 2007 by Ted neck

29. Cops cut crackers like me slack. Its wrong but I cant complain.

Posted at 6:51PM on Oct 16th 2007 by Ted neck

30. LA Cops conduct an investigation in Orlando? That's interesting.

Posted at 6:54PM on Oct 16th 2007 by RaarGeval

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