George Michael Arrested After Car Crash

George Michael Arrested After Car Crash
Copyright 2009 Steve Wake Ray Field / Splash News
"The Insider" can confirm that music star George Michael was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after being involved in a car crash in England.

A spokesperson for the Thames Valley Police tells us that around 1 a.m. on August 14, officers reported a collision between a Land Rover and another vehicle. Authorities arrested the driver of the Land Rover, a 46-year-old man, and took him into police custody. He was later released without charge at 5:55 a.m.

The police spokesperson tells us there were minor injuries and no one went to the hospital.

The Associated Press says Michael released a statement on Saturday saying he'd been "stone cold sober" and didn't want those close to him to be "worried by what they are reading."

In 2007, Michael pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of drugs and consequently wasn't allowed to drive for two years, says the BBC.

Published 8/14/09 by the Insider

Comments (9)

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  • He did have a lot of injuries, and the police held him for 5 hours without allowing him to see a doctor. Just like in America, one is judged guilty just based on the past.
    Anonymous 9/3/09 Reply
  • He should have been driving the staircar.
    Anonymous 8/18/09 Reply
  • what why were
    this star lived all his live in problems
    drugs and now this then he is gay ant more
    Anonymous 8/16/09 Reply
  • Oh George, God is calling you..won't you just give it up already.
    Anonymous 8/15/09 Reply
  • OH SHOOT I THOUGHT IT WAS GONNA SAY HE SHOWED HIS PE PE AGAIN,MAYBE NEXT TIME
    Anonymous 8/15/09 Reply
  • Obviously driving isn't George's thing. Someone please take away his car keys! George, you can afford a staff chauffeur. We'd like to see you make more great music!
    And, pleeeease don't drive the new Ferrari.
    Janet
    Anonymous 8/15/09 Reply
  • He was held just like ordinary people.
    JeffL13 8/15/09 Reply
  • And are we supposed to be surprised?
    DorothyA3 8/15/09 Reply
  • Oh my
    NeverLetGo 8/14/09 Reply