Let’s face it, celebrities are not usually known for their wit or brain power. The fact that the state of California doles out drivers licenses to them is mind boggling. Thankfully, not all drive Bentley’s. Many lease, and some even drive used cars. But one thing we can all be assured of – it’s hard to drive with giant designer sunglasses on your head and a $2000 handbag at your side. Automopedia begins our 2008 sign-off with some stupid celeb auto accidents.
Morgan Freeman
You wouldn’t think an Academy Award Winning star of this summer’s blockbuster The Dark Knight would drive a used car, but the actor and his passenger were seriously injured when Freeman’s 1997 Nissan Maxima (1997?!) flipped off a Tennessee highway and rolled several times. Alcohol was not a cause of the incident, and Freeman has since fully recovered and returned to playing the same wise, older African American character he’s been type cast as for years.
Shia LaBeouf
Again, is the economy so bad that movie stars are riding around in used trucks? Transformers and Indiana Jones star Shia LaBeouf decided have a few drinks, then flip his pre-owned Ford F-150 at an intersection with a Transformers costar at his side. Both actors made it out with injuries, including a rumored bruised pinkie of Shia’s, which would need amputation. We’re happy to report that LaBeouf has all 10 fingers to this day, and continues hamming it up in films produced by Michael Bay.
Britney Spears – Worst driver in Hollywood
Britney Spears has been involved in several fender benders and minor car accidents, many in 2008 alone. From a bump of her Cadillac Escalade into paparazzi, to side swipes on California freeways, to rear ending a Ford Explorer. She also likes to let her babies drive. She also likes to drink and drive. She also…really needs to hire a professional driver. Wouldn’t you love to work for her auto insurance company?
Mary Kate Olsen
Former Full House cutie Mary Kate backed into the car of a Mexican restaurant employee earlier this year. She followed this incident by yelling at photographers who were shooting her dented Toyota Prius. She eventually drove away, exclaiming that she is only cattle to them, then mooing. Wait, did she wait for the restaurant employee/car owner to come out?
Amanda Bynes
Nickelodeon alum Amanda Bynes has become one of many young celebrities to smash up their mode of transit. In August, she slammed her BMW into another car after making what police say was an “unsafe turn.” There were no serious injuries or damages reported. Maybe Amanda got her limelight car accident out of the way early.
Lindsay Lohan – Year of redemption
Miss Lohan is not a stranger to drama behind the wheel – and this year was no different. Luckily, 2008 brought Lindsay and her partner DJ Samantha Ronson only a minor incident. It wasn’t even her fault this time – a motorcyclist sideswiped her vehicle after the couple left a Midtown Manhattan nightclub. Lohan fans should cross their fingers that 2009 won’t bring the starlet an injury behind the wheel, or DUI’s, or sex tape scandals (uncrosses fingers). Speaking of DUI’s…
Honorable Mentions – Celebrity DUI’s and Major Carnage
Heather Locklear
Heather, Heather, Heather. You may be gorgeous, you may be a former temptress from Melrose Place, but you are not invincible to the traffic police. Locklear was nabbed driving under the influence on a California highway in September. Was it alcohol? No – Heather was buzzing on prescription drugs. Way to hit the Selecsa before picking up the kids.
Nick Hogan
Ok, actually Nick Hogan’s accident was actually last year – but it’s a story we’ve heard about over and over again, and it makes responsible drivers quiver. Hogan wrecked his Toyota Supra on a Florida highway after allegedly participating in some street racing on the way to a local steak house (because nothing makes us want a medium rare T-bone more than some racin’!) Nick was released the following morning with minor injuries. His passenger, friend and US Marine John Graziano, was not wearing a seat belt. He sustained serious injuries to his head, and is expected to remain under assisted care for the rest of his life. Those Hogan, never a dull moment.
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