Loading ...Finally, it seems that the threat of actual jail time is now pushing the beleaguered and car-accident plagued musician George Michael to clean up his act.
A few months ago, Hollywoodcrashes reported about George’s solo vehicle crash when he drove his SUV straight into a London store. As this is just one of the many car crashes he was involved in due to driving under the influence over the years, the judge said that jail time is likely. Last week, the British singer pleaded guilty to DUI of drugs and cannabis possession.
To help mitigate and cut back his looming jail time, George checked in a treatment facility for his addiction – this is long overdue and it is actually his first time to check into rehab.
The star checked in for a 14 day detox program in London which shall include drug counseling several times a week. In an open letter to his fans which was posted on his website, George thanked his fans for being so concerned and apologized, claiming that he now fully appreciates the seriousness of his condition.
Good luck to George! Fans all over the world believe that you will get through this problem and that you just gotta have faith!
American Idol finalist Katherine McPhee may have recently gotten into a car accident in Los Angeles but it didn’t stop her from appreciating the view or even Twittering about it.
The pretty singer’s car was stopped at a red light on Ventura Boulevard when she was struck by a vehicle that came around the corner. The driver was allegedly blinded by the sunlight which caused him to rear-end McPhee’s car.
Firemen and as well as the police responded to the accident and the American Idol alumni was taken to a local hospital at Sherman Oaks. McPhee tweeted about her experience and said that while she was feeling sore after getting hit hard in the collision, she’s okay. She also managed to joke about regretting not wearing make-up because the firemen and policemen were hot and sweet.
McPhee however, expressed that while she’s glad to be okay, her car turned out badly and has seen better days.
A comedian, Dane Cook in response to McPhee’s tweet joked that he was also in a car accident but that he was attended to by ugly cops.
It’s good that McPhee didn’t get hurt during the accident, she is after all, a celebrity who is deeply into charitable works, having recently finished the Hunger-Free Summer Tour on Tuesday in Texas and distributed food for the Houston Food Bank.
In a world where appearances matter most, a plastic surgeon is often an aging or vain celebrity’s best friend. Celeb favorite Dr. Frank Ryan will surely be missed by many people in Tinseltown after perishing in a fatal car crash in Malibu.
Dr. Frank Ryan dies in a car accident. (photo credit: allvoices.com)
Dr. Ryan, 50, who was made infamous because of the many cosmetic procedures he conducted a Heidi Montag, a “The Hills” starlet, had allegedly just finished hiking with his dog along the Pacific Coast Highway before the accident occurred.
The California Highway Patrol reported that the doctor has just posted a Twitter message minutes before his jeep veered off the road and into the ocean. According to Officer Steven Reid, it overturned down a rocky embankment and ended up on its roof.
Dr. Ryan died in the crash but his dog survived and was taken to a veterinary hospital for its serious injuries.
While the authorities have not officially determined the cause of the crash, the CHP confirmed that Dr. Ryan was texting just before the accident occurred.
They say that a smile is a powerful weapon; that you can even break ice with it. Well, in the hands of actress Jessica Alba, it’s potent enough of a weapon to get out of a traffic ticket.
Jessica Alba’s Smiling Solution to a Speed Ticket. (photo credit: celebrity gossip)
The lovely star was recently sighted speeding in Los Angeles and was pulled over by the authorities in Beverly Hills. Alba promptly stopped and rolled down her window, flashing her blindingly pretty pearly whites at the officer.
According to Alba, she was speeding to avoid paparazzi. But since the actress was all smiles and cooperative during the stop, the officer let her go with a warning instead of a traffic ticket.
The officer allegedly informed the former “Dark Angel” star that running away from the paparazzi is still no excuse to break the law.
While it’s true that no one should be held above the law, Jessica Alba’s smile is enough to stop traffic or a traffic ticket.
Speeding is one of the leading causes of car crashes which is why certain speed limits are imposed to minimize the risk of car crashes. Failure to obey the speed limit or drive in a reasonable speed can give rise to moving ticket violations.
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British funnyman and movie star Russell Brand was left badly shaken up in a motor vehicle collision in New York City while filming a movie.
Russell Brand was left badly shaken up in a motor vehicle collision in New York City. (photo credit: marieclaire.co.uk)
The comedian has reportedly just left the set of his movie “Arthur” in a new Lamborghini Superleggera worth $238,000 when he was struck by a large truck. The crash was so strong that Russel got trapped in the passenger seat and had to climb out of the driver’s side.
Although Brand had severe bruising and cuts all over his arms, he refused to go to the hospital. Apparently, he was hurt more by the fact that he’d only just taken a loan for the car. It was estimated that his brand new ride suffered $9,500 worth of damages.
Brand later on downplayed the accident on Twitter and claimed that the crash barely even “spilled his espresso”.
Good to know the comedian was unhurt by the accident and we’re pretty sure that Katy Perry will be ready to nurse him back to health in a nurse costume and all that!
Good thing Dennis Rodman was able to “worm” his way out of a rollover crash with just a scratch on his finger!
Dennis Rodman escapes unhurt from SUV crash
Over the weekend, the 49-year old former NBA star was involved in a single-vehicle accident in Florida. According to the authorities, Rodman was one of the passengers in a green Land Rover SUV which was driving on Interstate 95 near Fort Lauderdale when it crashed due to a blown tire.
It was reported that the SUV rolled over three times. While Rodman had to be pulled out from the vehicle, he and the other passenger emerged uninjured. The driver however, was taken to the hospital because he suffered head injuries.
The Florida Highway Patrol will not be pressing any charges as it appears that the accident was caused by tire problems and not due to the fault of the driver.
Rodman, a defensive legend as well as an action star in a movie with Jean Claude Vann Damme proves that after this real-life crash, Dennis “The Worm” Rodman is a real tough guy.
From the highways to the high skies, a National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) team owner was involved in an airplane crash.
Jack Roush escaped with only minor injuries when his jet landed hard at the Wittman Regional Airport. (photo credit: Getty images)
Jack Roush, the 68-year old co-owner of Roush Fenway Racing, crashed his airplane while attempting to land at the Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.
Roush and a female passenger, Brenda Strickland were taken to the hospital for their injuries. He was later on transferred to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota following surgery for his facial injuries.
It is interesting to note that this is the second time Roush has survived a plane crash. In 2002, his plane crashed in a lake in Alabama. He was rescued by a retired Marine who lived close by.
While plane accidents occur less frequently than car crashes, most aviation troubles involved small private planes compared to commercial flights. While some plane accidents occur because of engine failure or even the weather conditions, there are instances when it happens because of the fault or negligence of the pilot.
In Roush’s case and at his age, maybe he should consider getting a new pilot or even a co-pilot instead of flying his own plane. The third time he goes down, he might not be so lucky.
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Not all celebrity related car crashes and DUI are bad news, take for example, the heroic feat pulled off by National Football League (NFL) Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Shaun Rogers.
NFL Player Shaun Rogers Helps Keep Drunk Driver Off the Road. (photo credit: gettyimages)
Rogers, who is no stranger to brushes with the law, was thanked by the local police chief after he called 911 and helped the police arrest an erratic drunken driver.
Rogers was driving south on Interstate 71 in Middleburg Heights when he spotted a car which kept swerving off the road and was driving on a flat tire. He told the dispatchers that the occupants of the car appeared to be either very sleepy or drunk and followed the car which pulled over near the exit to Pearl Road.
Since the back of the car was sitting partially in the fast lanes of the highway, Rogers pulled up behind them in his pick-up truck and turned his emergency lights on to warn the other drivers.
The driver of the car, 20 year old John Nykiel from Euclid was arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) and operating an unsafe vehicle. His passenger, Mark Palermo, was charged with underage consumption.
In the letter sent to Rogers, Police Chief John Maddox thanked the football player for his initiative in taking a drunk driver off the road which ensured road safety and avoided any accidents.
A National Football league (NFL) player who got busted for driving under the influence in California has entered a plea of not guilty before the court.
Ray McDonald pleads not guilty
Ray Mcdonald, a defensive lineman for the San Francisco 49ers, was arrested last June 12 after a California Highway Patrol officer pulled him over on Interstate 280 for speeding and driving reckless.
Mcdonald was allegedly driving his black BMW up to speeds of 94 mph before he got arrested. The authorities did not release the results of his blood-alcohol content test.
Although the 25-year old athlete has publicly apologized after he got booked in jail, he has pleaded not guilty to DUI.
If he is convicted of the DUI charges, he can face up to 6 months in jail.
While it seems that celebrities and sports athletes always seem to get in trouble for DUI, the problem also affects ordinary people. From teens to moms, alcohol and/or substance abuse while operating a motor vehicle has proven to be a dilemma for people from all walks of life. Driving under the influence alone is one of the leading causes of motor vehicle accidents and deaths.
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Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who infamously made a TV soap opera debut early this year, was injured over the weekend in a bicycle accident.
Mayor Villaraigosa in a Bike Accident. (photo credit: dailynews.com)
Villaraigosa, who is an avid bicyclist, was involved in an accident around 6:50 p.m. when a taxi cab abruptly cut him off in the Venice Boulevard bicycle lane. In order to keep from hitting the vehicle, the mayor allegedly hit his brakes and fell off his bike.
The mayor claimed that he hit his head first but since he was wearing a helmet, was spared from serious head injuries. However, he broke his elbow from the fall and was taken to Ronald Reagan/UCLA Medical Center for treatment.
The cab driver was released after the mayor’s security detail got his information. Following the accident, the Mayor said that no charges will be pressed against the driver but called the driver careless for having made a turn without using his signal.
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