Keanu Reeves Sued For Allegedly Striking Photographer With Car

By Access HollywoodNovember 6, 2007, 10:59 am PST

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (November 6, 2007)-- Keanu Reeves has been sued by a photographer who alleges the star struck him with his Porsche earlier this year.

According to court papers obtained by Access Hollywood, Alison Silva is seeking unspecified damages, claiming Reeves was behind the wheel of his 1996 Porsche 911 Cabrio when the vehicle struck and injured the photographer on March 19, 2007.

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The incident happened near the 30100 block of Avenida Tranquila in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

According to a statement released by the Sheriff's Department following the incident, Reeves "grazed" the photographer with his car.

"Mr. Reeves pulled out of a parking space parallel to the curb and grazed a paparazzo. The paparazzo was standing in the street in front of Mr. Reeves 1996 Porsche when he was grazed by the car," the Sheriff's Department said in a statement released to Access Hollywood in March. "The man fell to the ground. Paramedics were summoned and treated the man at the scene. He was then transported via ambulance to a local hospital for further treatment."

At the time, authorities told Access "it appeared the photographer [was] at fault because he was standing in the middle of the street."

No charges were filed against Reeves immediately following the incident.

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  • sukie
    wat the hell.... they cant see a sexy talented guy doing good. b4 someone getts money hungry
    report abuseposted March 30, 2008, 8:38 pm PDT
  • ballsynessa
    only in america seriously the %@!*#head was at fault keanu just grazed the idiot i would have done worse i mean keanu is judt one of the few actors who are normal HEIDI anyone
    report abuseposted March 26, 2008, 7:33 am PDT
  • Doris B
    Dear Keanu, next time, go slower, aim more accurately and put several of the photogs to bed for a while and they can spend their time taking photos of each other.
    report abuseposted March 11, 2008, 11:33 pm PDT
  • Susan S
    I am sure Keanu was trying to just mind his own business, and this fool probably wanted him to hit him, only more seriously so he,the photographer, could get a quick paycheck. I bet the photographer even has a law degree. Next time Keanu,hit him harder, since your only going to be sued anyway.
    report abuseposted March 7, 2008, 4:41 pm PST
  • kinnu v
    it is crazy, what the paparazzi does for a pic ??i wouldnt blame keanu ..
    report abuseposted March 6, 2008, 9:10 pm PST
  • meme
    good going for Keanu! stupid paparrazzi's need to be run over anyways especially ones standing in the street. People have no respect for anyone these days.
    report abuseposted February 3, 2008, 10:00 pm PST
  • Jay de Guzman
    ...so meaning if you saw someone standing on the street while you are driving, the only thing you can do is to hit them up, run them over...
    report abuseposted January 27, 2008, 11:57 pm PST
  • kristy b
    if the idiots stand in the way then run them over
    report abuseposted January 7, 2008, 1:33 pm PST
  • *charliesangel1*
    Keanu, you can run over me or graze me any time you want! I'll never sue!
    report abuseposted December 18, 2007, 7:20 pm PST
  • secret
    way to take one for the team
    report abuseposted December 3, 2007, 1:33 pm PST
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