Michael Phelps Involved in Three Car Smash Up

Michael PhelpsUPDATE: Cops tell TMZ alcohol was NOT a factor in the crash. We're told cops interviewed Phelps after the accident and determined that a field sobriety test was not necessary.

We're told Michael refused medical treatment and left in a "personal vehicle."

Michael Phelps
was just involved in a three-car accident in his hometown of Baltimore.

Phelps reportedly emerged from the wreck unscathed, but a woman in the other car was shaken up and taken to a local hospital. We're told she complained of "head and arm pain."

The accident occurred around 9pm local time.

A police spokesman says the Olympic Gold Medal winner was driving a Cadillac Escalade, which collided with a Honda accord.

We're told by witnesses on the scene -- the two cars collided after someone ran a stoplight -- and then hit a third car that was not moving at the time.

Michael Phelps Involved in Three Car Smash Up - Launch PhotosPolice are investigating the cause of the crash.

One of the local papers is reporting that a passenger in Phelps' car was also injured, but it's unclear as to the extent of that person's injuries.

We're told there is already a tow-truck on scene removing Phelps' ride. We're told Michael's car received "heavy damage."

Story developing...



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1. Yikes!

Posted at 10:48PM on Aug 13th 2009 by mrez golucky

2. First

Posted at 10:48PM on Aug 13th 2009 by justaremark

3. HOPE HE OK

Posted at 10:49PM on Aug 13th 2009 by MIKE ROCKS AND IS THE BEST

4. hope no alcohol involved

Posted at 10:49PM on Aug 13th 2009 by wrayc

5. If he needs to be checked out, I'LL DO IT!

Posted at 10:50PM on Aug 13th 2009 by Jezzy

6. Someone in that vehicle was smoking pot? Hope not!

Posted at 10:52PM on Aug 13th 2009 by Kakyjasper

7. Hope we wasn't STONED. ******

Posted at 10:54PM on Aug 13th 2009 by TTboy

8. CALLING DR. MURDERER MURRAY...CALLING DR. MURRAY!

Posted at 10:53PM on Aug 13th 2009 by Manda038

9. the woman is probably licking her chops, see how fast she'll slap him with a lawsuit.

Posted at 10:55PM on Aug 13th 2009 by tester

10. Of course she was shaken up and taken to a hospital! Someone whispered in her ear that there could be a big payday for this accident.

Posted at 6:11AM on Aug 14th 2009 by UpstateNYer

11. Hope he didn't have a bong in the car. Funny how people "hope he's ok" and don't seem to care about the well-being of the women in the little Honda who got hit by his tank Escalade.

Posted at 10:55PM on Aug 13th 2009 by Hmmmm

12. Its ok, he was just high guys! Nothing new here.

Posted at 10:57PM on Aug 13th 2009 by not druggie

13. Phelps had the green light and the other lady blew the red and then pushed phelps into the stopped car.

Posted at 11:04PM on Aug 13th 2009 by rick

14. if Phelp's passenger was hurt and someone ran a stop light...could be Phelps that ran the stop light....

Posted at 11:07AM on Aug 14th 2009 by Manny

15. 9 PM? What was he doing up so late?

Posted at 11:09PM on Aug 13th 2009 by Swimmom

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