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"Pulp" Writer Popped for DUI After Fatal Crash

Posted Jan 14th 2008 1:01PM by TMZ Staff

Roger AvaryThe guy who co-wrote "Pulp Fiction" with Quentin Tarantino was arrested Sunday on suspicion of manslaughter and felony DUI, after the car he was driving crashed, injuring his wife and killing his other passenger.

Roger Avary was driving in Ojai, Calif. early Sunday morning when the accident occurred, throwing wife Gretchen from the car and killing Andreas Zini, a friend visiting from Italy. Zini died later Sunday morning from "internal injuries." Avary's wife was in stable condition as of Sunday night.

The Ventura County Sheriff's Department said that Avary was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. He posted $50,000 bail and was released.

Avary -- who won an Oscar for "Fiction" -- also co-wrote "Beowulf" and directed "The Rules of Attraction."

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16. side not: this guy directed Killing Zoe, just in case anyone cares

Posted at 9:57AM on Jan 14th 2008 by bryan

17. I'm from Ireland but lived in San Francisco for a while some years ago. I was shocked at the casual attitude that so many Americans had towards drink driving. So many of my American friends and colleagues thought nothing of driving home drunk after a night out. I was shocked. Ireland may have a reputation for drinking lots, but believe me the attititude towards drink driving is extremely different - it is very much frowned upon to drink and drive, NOBODY that I know would ever dream of drinking and driving, not even after one drink - and laws in that regard are severely enforced. America is a wonderful country in many ways - but drink driving is a serious problem there, it seems to me. There seemed to be a complete 'it won't happen to me' cavalier attitude, even among otherwise intelligent, broad-minded people.

Posted at 10:19AM on Jan 14th 2008 by Bee

18. As usual, he will get away with murder just like the rest of them.

Posted at 10:28AM on Jan 14th 2008 by penny

19. Well I guess thats the irish in me Bee. Drinking and driving sux. :)

Posted at 10:25AM on Jan 14th 2008 by Kelli

20. ALWAYS WEAR A SEATBELT.

And don't let a friggin' drunk ass bastard DRIVE.

Posted at 10:58AM on Jan 14th 2008 by Prick Up Your Ears

21. yes Kelli don't get me wrong - I know not everyone in the States thinks it's ok to drink and drive!! Just proportionally more, it would seem to me. America is a great country full of good people like yourself :)

Posted at 10:38AM on Jan 14th 2008 by Bee

22. His wife was THROWN from the car? Jesus, it's amazing the poor woman is still alive. For now.

Posted at 10:58AM on Jan 14th 2008 by Prick Up Your Ears

23. What do they call a Whopper in Italy anyway?

Posted at 10:52AM on Jan 14th 2008 by Syreal

24. Ok Bee, I'll meet you at the corner pub later. lol Walking of course.

Posted at 10:55AM on Jan 14th 2008 by Kelli

25. Syreal, I'm pretty sure it's not a royale w/cheese. But who knows? I do need a cup of good coffee though.

Posted at 10:58AM on Jan 14th 2008 by Kelli

26. He also shot Marvin in the face.

Posted at 2:00PM on Jan 14th 2008 by bob

27. Its California, he will be set free.

Posted at 2:45PM on Jan 14th 2008 by Jzz

28. If this guy's eyes were any closer together, he'd be like a cyclops.

Posted at 2:53PM on Jan 14th 2008 by Stinky

29. Way to screw up your life when you got it all.

Posted at 3:11PM on Jan 14th 2008 by Borat

30. I thought it was ok for a celeb to drive drunk and kill people, don't ya know it's their right to be drunk on the streets. I hope he suffers for what he has done.

Posted at 3:13PM on Jan 14th 2008 by Adrienne

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