Friday, August 14, 2009

Phelps Involved in Auto Accident


Apparently, Michael Phelps is having a hard time out-swimming trouble. Last night he was involved in a 2-car accident in his hometown of Baltimore. At this point the incident is still being investigated. Phelps and 2 passengers in his Cadillac SUV weren't injured or at least declined to be treated at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle, a Honda Accord however did go to the hospital.

More details from the Baltimore Sun here.

((Phelps Crash Scene//Courtesy: Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun))

Since there has not been an investigation yet, there is no telling who caused the wreck. Phelps does have a bit of a driving history, having been pulled over in 2004 for a DUI. Police will be checking surveillance tape from the intersection in an effort to try and determine who caused the wreck.

**UPDATE FRIDAY AFTERNOON** Multiple Sources report the driver of the Honda Accord will be charged with running a red light. Phelps, other than having to get his vehicle repaired, is fine.

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