All posts containing the tag: "CarCrash"
Posted Nov 9th 2009 4:12PM by TMZ Staff
TMZ has just obtained the crash report for Lawrence Taylor's hit-and-run -- and it shows the NFL legend allegedly rammed his Escalade into a 1984 Ford van two separate times before driving off.
When Taylor was arrested, the 50-year-old told police he knew he was involved in an accident, but thought it was just with a guardrail -- but according to the report, he never even touched the guardrail.
The diagram above shows Taylor (Vehicle #1) tried to switch lanes -- and instead smacked into a van twice, causing it to hit the barrier four times before coming to a stop on the opposite side of the freeway. Cops say Taylor then drove away from the scene.
Cops say Taylor showed no sign of drug of alcohol abuse when they located him in a nearby parking lot.
Taylor was charged with leaving the scene of a crash and careless driving -- and released on $500 bond.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Talk Sports
Tags: accident, car crash, CarCrash, careless driving, CarelessDriving, hit and run, HitAndRun, lawrence taylor, LawrenceTaylor, NFL legend, NflLegend
Posted Nov 5th 2009 4:15PM by TMZ Staff
The beef between Morgan Freeman and the woman who sued him over a 2008 car crash is officially over.
Court records show a settlement was reached between Freeman and Demaris Meyer -- the lady who was riding with Freeman when she says he lost control of the vehicle and crashed it on a Mississippi highway. Meyer also claimed Freeman had been drinking before he got behind the wheel.
The car flipped multiple times during the accident -- Freeman suffered severe injuries while Miller suffered two broken bones and numerous bruises and lacerations.
The terms of the settlement were not released ... Freeman's lawyer simply said, "We're all glad it's over with."
Filed under: Celebrity Justice
Tags: car crash, CarCrash, demaris miller, DemarisMiller, lawsuit, morgan freeman, MorganFreeman
Posted Oct 21st 2009 7:42PM by TMZ Staff
UPDATE 6:00 PM PT: Sources close to the Jackson family tell us Grace Rwaramba -- the kids' nanny -- was driving the car with the kids inside. We're told the Jackson caravan was on the way to karate class, but the paparazzi gave chase ... and that's when one papper allegedly smashed into the back of the Jackson Escalade that wasn't carrying the kids.
UPDATE 5:45 PM PT: Law enforcement sources tell TMZ the car that was hit was a Jackson security car, which was following the car carrying the Jackson kids. The kids were NOT in the car that was struck by the paparazzo.
Cops also tell us a hit-and-run report was taken on the scene around 2:20 PM near the crash site in Sherman Oaks -- just a few miles from the Jackson home in Encino. It is currently under investigation.
UPDATE 5:30 PM PT: Witnesses tell TMZ the driver who struck the Jackson car fled the scene after impact. In California, leaving the scene of an accident without exchanging information is a crime. The D.A. could file a felony hit-and-run charge if the evidence is there.
UPDATE 5:15 PM PT: Joe Jackson tells us he spoke with Katherine and the kids are fine.
TMZ has learned Michael Jackson's kids were involved in a car accident moments ago in Sherman Oaks.
We're told a paparazzo -- not ours -- was following the Jackson car when the pap's gold Yukon rear-ended the Jackson car near the off-ramp of the 101 Freeway near Katherine Jackson's Encino home. Our sources say the accident wasn't severe and the kids are okay.
Story developing ...
Filed under: Michael Jackson, Exclusives
Tags: accident, car crash, CarCrash, kids, Michael Jackson, MichaelJackson
Posted Sep 9th 2009 1:30AM by TMZ Staff
The Green Hornet's car loses control, bangs into a cop car and then smashes into a wall -- cool stunt ... or major mishap on the set?!
TMZ obtained the footage of a movie crew shooting an action sequence in L.A. for the upcoming Seth Rogen flick, "The Green Hornet" -- and the footage could reveal a very expensive screw up.
In the first clip, The Hornet's car -- the Black Beauty -- speeds around the obstacles and escapes into the street.
The crew resets to shoot the scene again, except this time the Black Beauty appears to lose control -- hits the obstacles and crew members scramble to remove the driver from the wreckage.
You never know what's intentional on a movie set -- but so far, we're unable to reach a rep from Columbia Pictures to confirm that this crash wasn't planned.
Filed under: Movies, Ride Me, Exclusives
Tags: accident, black beauty, BlackBeauty, car crash, CarCrash, crash, seth rogen, SethRogen, the green hornet, TheGreenHornet
Posted Aug 31st 2009 3:10PM by TMZ Staff
TMZ has learned Renée Zellweger was just in a car accident in Beverly Hills.
We're told the actress is fine and there were no injuries -- her car was towed away from the scene.
At least one cop arrived on scene to help out.
It appears one of the headlights from Renée's car was shattered and one of the cars lost a license plate in the smash.
Sources close to Renée tell us, "This is not her fault. Someone made a U-turn into her."
UPDATE: Cops tell us the call came in at 11:00 AM PT -- no one was cited for the crash and there were no injuries.
Filed under: Photo Galleries, Exclusives
Tags: accident, beverly hills, BeverlyHills, car accident, car crash, CarAccident, CarCrash, renee zellweger, ReneeZellweger
Posted Aug 14th 2009 2:15PM by TMZ Staff
TMZ has obtained this photo of Michael Phelps at the scene of his car crash last night -- where judging by his jersey, it appears he was supporting his hometown Baltimore Ravens earlier in the evening.
Cops say Phelps -- who was wearing the jersey of defensive superstar Ed Reed -- was not at fault for the accident. The Ravens beat the Washington Redskins at their pre-season home opener around 7:30 PM. The accident occurred around 9:00 PM.
A police spokesman tells TMZ a Honda ran a red light and struck Phelps' Cadillac Escalade, before bouncing off and hitting a parked car.
Law enforcement also says Phelps -- who was busted for DUI back in 2004 -- was definitely not drunk this time.
The police spokesman told us "If he was impaired, you can bet your bottom dollar he would've been taken in. We don't tolerate that."
WJZ13 shot footage of Phelps inside an ambulance giving his official statement to police -- we're told he was "very respectful of the process."
Filed under: Talk Sports, Michael Phelps, Exclusives
Tags: accident, car crash, CarCrash, michael phelps, MichaelPhelps, photo
Posted Aug 13th 2009 10:42PM by TMZ Staff
UPDATE: 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.
Police 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...
Filed under: Talk Sports, Michael Phelps
Tags: accident, baltimore, car crash, CarCrash, michael phelps, MichaelPhelps
Posted Aug 11th 2009 8:00PM by TMZ Staff
In case you didn't notice, Zac Efron's movie, "17 Again" is out on DVD. And he's being sued for allegedly ramming a cab.
According to a lawsuit filed in Beverly Hills Small Claims Court, Zac is being sued by Katie Porter, who claims she was rear ended by a Checker Cab, that pushed into her car after being struck by Efron's vehicle.
We're told Katie did not recognize Zac at the time, but that he was very polite after the accident.
As for why Katie hasn't gotten paid -- her mom tells us the insurance companies for Zac and the cab company have been bickering ... each claiming the other is responsible for the repair costs.
The accident occurred in June, 2006. Porter claims she's out $3,319.76 and here's how its broken down -- $1,200 for repair costs and $400 for a rental car. As for the remaining damages, Katie's dad is also a plaintiff and lives in Oklahoma. He's suing for plane and motel costs for making the trek to small claims court.
No comment so far from Zac's camp.
And note to Katie's dad -- don't make the trip. You can't get travel money even if you're legally in the right. You're welcome.
Filed under: Zac Efron, Exclusives
Tags: car crash, CarCrash, lawsuit, zac efron, ZacEfron
Posted Jun 25th 2009 8:55AM by TMZ Staff
For some of you, the fact that "Twilight" vamp, Ashley Greene, is in this video is enough to watch -- for the rest, it'll be the sick car crash that occurs across the street when she exited Katsuya that really sucks you in.
The woman who caused the crash was arrested moments after the accident. It appears from the video there were no major injuries. We're working on details.
Story developing ...
Filed under: Ride Me, Twilight
Tags: accident, ashley greene, AshleyGreene, car crash, CarCrash, twilight
Posted Jun 17th 2009 6:24PM by TMZ Staff
Bionic Woman Lindsay Wagner is being sued over a car crash.
Kent Smith claims Wagner's car hit his car which he was driving, resulting in injuries, hospital bills ... the works.
Wagner wasn't driving. She owns the car and was a passenger. It was being driven by Regina Samsel, who works for Wagner.
We got a "no comment" from both Lindsay and Regina.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice
Tags: accident, bionic woman, BionicWoman, car crash, CarCrash, lawsuit, lee majors, LeeMajors, lindsay wagner, LindsayWagner, six million dollar man, SixMillionDollarMan, sued
Posted Jun 3rd 2009 8:15AM by TMZ Staff
"Ghosts of Girlfriends Past" star Breckin Meyer came to the assistance of a couple of injured victims of a car accident in L.A. yesterday.
The 35-year-old actor/eyewitness was not involved in the incident, but stayed until one of the injured was taken away in a stretcher.
No word on the current condition of the people involved.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Nurse!
Tags: accident, Breckin Meyer, BreckinMeyer, car crash victims, carcrash, CarCrashVictims
Posted May 19th 2009 12:56PM by TMZ Staff
We just talked to Beth Chapman, who gave us the blow-by-blow of last night's crazy perp chase -- and she says it all started when the guy almost ran Dog over with his truck.
Beth says the "Bounty Hunter" crew found the perp sitting in his truck last night. She says when the dude spotted Dog approaching, he stepped on the gas -- forcing Dog to dive out of the way.
Beth says she tailed the guy, and then saw him take a turn too fast and flip his ride. She says he jumped out of the truck and took off through a field on foot.
It worked -- the dude is still at large.
Tags: beth chapman, BethChapman, bounty hunter, BountyHunter, car crash, CarCrash, dog chapman, DogChapman
Posted May 1st 2009 3:19PM by TMZ Staff
We just got our hands on 12 pics of Casey Aldridge's truck crash last weekend. Casey and two others were ejected, but everyone will be okay.
Filed under: Britney Spears, Photo Galleries
Tags: car accident, car crash, CarAccident, CarCrash, casey aldridge, CaseyAldridge, photos, pictures, truck crash, TruckCrash, wreck
Posted Apr 30th 2009 2:50PM by TMZ Staff
It's not like Usain Bolt's feet hit the ground when he runs anyway -- but the fastest man on the planet emerged from the hospital yesterday with a pair of bandaged up feet.
Bolt -- who lost control of his BMW yesterday after cops say he was speeding on a wet highway in Jamaica -- has been forced to drop out of a race this weekend due to his minor foot injuries.
The weird part: He injured his feet after the wreck -- when he stepped on thorns while getting out of his smashed ride.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Talk Sports, Nurse!
Tags: car accident, car crash, CarAccident, CarCrash, injured, Olympics, usain bolt, UsainBolt
Posted Apr 29th 2009 6:42PM by TMZ Staff
The Jamaican sprinter who set the 100m world record at the Beijing Olympics suffered mild injuries today after crashing his BMW on a highway in his homeland.
Usain Bolt -- who ran the 100m dash in a mind-blowing 9.69 seconds last year -- and a female passenger were taken to a hospital in the Saint Catherine Parish after Bolt lost control of his car while (get this) he was allegedly speeding on a rain-slicked highway.
Officials say Bolt -- who's due to compete in a 150m race in England in a few weeks -- is undergoing tests to see if he'll be healthy enough to compete.
Filed under: Talk Sports, Nurse!
Tags: accident, car crash, CarCrash, jamaican, Olympics, sprinter, usain bolt, UsainBolt
