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Carnage in the TMZ

Posted Jul 2nd 2008 4:10PM by TMZ Staff

We've covered the nightlife in the Thirty Mile Zone for three years -- but sometimes the club scene goes terribly, terribly wrong.

Our cameras began rolling around 2:30 AM, moments after an unidentified woman was smashed into by an SUV outside of STK and left motionless in the street as the allegedly boozed up driver sped off -- unaware of the bloody disaster she left in her wake.

As the suspect drove away, the victim's boyfriend chased down the SUV and pulled the driver out of the car. The confrontation is the most powerful, emotional exchange we've ever caught on tape.

LAPD tells us a girl was arrested for felony hit and run and DUI. We're told the victim suffered a broken pelvis, but she'll be fine.

UPDATE: The driver of the car -- who sources confirm is the girl we got on camera afterwards -- registered a .17 blood alcohol content. Legal limit in California is .08.

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46. " Does anyone on this post think it's possible that this whole thing was staged? I mean, what man is going to hug and hold hands with a "drunk" driver after their girlfriend was just hit by this person? Eventhough the driver appeared to be upset and crying, I did not see one tear on her face. Perhaps, this was all staged in an effort to show people that they should not drink and drive. After all, this town is known for make believe. Just sayin'."

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Posted at 10:33AM on Jul 2nd 2008 by DR.FUNK

47. OK I don't know if its just cali people that are so f*****G mellow and hug the drunk driver that almost just killed their girlfriend, maybe he was really STO*ED but in the east coast she would of been draged by her hair to the body.
Shouldnt the boyfriend be by her side not feeling up the driver, I wouldnt bee so happy .
DUI is definitelly dangerous

Posted at 10:33AM on Jul 2nd 2008 by MEEEE

48. I would love to hear an account of what happened from the boyfriend. He is captivating to watch. I definately want updates. A picture of the woman who was hit. How long the couple has been together. What problems a broken pelvis will be in the victims life?

Posted at 10:40AM on Jul 2nd 2008 by Angela

49. This guy is amazing. I agree he should have gone back to his girl, but he was obviously in shock. He felt sorry for the driver after he saw how disoriented she was. But he is a gem. He has a heart.

Posted at 10:39AM on Jul 2nd 2008 by Interesting story

50. That whole interaction between the guy and the driver was so fake! It really seemed like the guy and the driver were acting...just my opinion!

Posted at 11:59AM on Jul 2nd 2008 by ms.behavin

51. They should have shot that driver right on the spot.

Posted at 10:41AM on Jul 2nd 2008 by John

52. @48

Wow, what a brilliant assessment of the situation. Your keen insight is greatly appreciated and your parents must be very proud of such a fine and upstanding bigot.

Posted at 10:42AM on Jul 2nd 2008 by Huh?

53. Wow, just wow. I have to say, that young man handled the whole situation with a LOT more compassion and courage than most people. That was an emotionally charged situation that could EASILY gone a different direction. Kudos to him for keeping his temper in check and giving fairly clear information to the authorities.
I hope his girlfriend recovers quickly.

Now, as to the young woman who was obviously impaired enough to HIT SOMEONE then drive off totally unaware of what she'd done, well, the courts will deal with her appropriately. There were too many witnesses to the hit and run for her to get off with a slap on the hand. There will be years of consequences for her. Not to mention, she's going to have to live with the realization that her bad judgement very nearly killed someone.

Posted at 2:08PM on Jul 2nd 2008 by Catlanta1960

54. While the hug was a little uncomfortable, I truly believe that the boyfriend was just trying to keep her calm...keep her there until the cops came! I hope you keep us updated!

Posted at 10:44AM on Jul 2nd 2008 by Laura

55. One of the advantages of being a female ... If that driver was a guy, that boyfriend would be trying to bash his face in.

Posted at 10:44AM on Jul 2nd 2008 by James

56. Let this be a lesson to all of us that think we're fine after drinking. It's never ok. Never.

Posted at 10:46AM on Jul 2nd 2008 by We've all been there

57. i think this girl already had a broken pelvis and threw herself in front of the car so that she could file a lawsuit. i hate people like that. and her boyfriend is a loser. its obvious this was staged because a real boyfriend would have pulled her out of the car and kicked her arse.

Posted at 10:45AM on Jul 2nd 2008 by big K

58. THIS MAN IS AMAZING! HE DESERVES MAD PROPS FROM THE GUY UPSTAIRS..... HE JUST FORGAVE A WOMAN WHO RAN HIS GIRLFRIEND OVER..... UNBELIEVABLE. I DIDN'T KNOW PEOPLE LIKE THIS STILL EXISTED IN THIS WORLD. KUDOS MY MAN, KUDOS!

Posted at 3:32PM on Jul 2nd 2008 by HOOOOORAY!

59. FIBiker: your ignorance shows by your comment. I'm sure you meant it to be comical but drinking and driving is serious. Hope you or none of your loved ones end up being a victim, especially with the 4th of July holiday approaching.Some people "just don't get it" even when faced with the consequences of their stupid choices.Tomorrow never comes for someones son, daughter,husband, wife, brother, sister...I think you get the picture.

Posted at 10:50AM on Jul 2nd 2008 by Vintage '51

60. I think the boyfriend was a little confused because he wasn't sure what a black rapper would do in that situation!

Posted at 10:49AM on Jul 2nd 2008 by Mikey

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