Sheriff: Simon Herbert Caused Shia LaBeouf Crash

Access Hollywood - August 20, 2008 9:19 PM PDT
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The other driver in Shia LaBeouf's recent car accident was 21-year-old Simon Herbert, Access Hollywood has learned.

According to a spokesman for the LA County Sheriff's, Herbert ran a red light and was responsible for the crash.

"We have determined that he caused the accident," a spokesman for the Sheriff's department told Access.

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A citation was issued to Simon for running the red light on Aug. 15. He is to appear in court in September.

As previously reported by Access, the second vehicle hit Shia's truck as he attempted to make a left hand turn on the corner of Fountain and La Brea in the early morning hours of July 27, causing the truck to flip over.

He and passenger Isabel Lucas were taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where LaBeouf underwent hand surgery. He has since returned to the set of "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen."

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As for Shia's blood tests, the spokesman told Access that the police still haven't received them from the hospital and that it could be another three weeks until the blood work comes back.

Previously, "Transformers" director Michael Bay claimed to Access Hollywood's Billy Bush on "The Billy Bush Show" that LaBeouf was not drunk at the time of the crash.

"You're gonna see -- that's gonna go away," Bay claimed . "He was not drunk. He was drinking hours and hours before."

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  • mini me
    ok now im mad he caused my boo 2 hurt his left hand thats crazy thats lik the best hand ever yyyyyyyyyyyy i hope my baby is ok now
    report abuseposted September 9, 2008 2:58 AM PDT
  • INVISIBLE REALM
    "Guess they think they are going to transform the accident into a disappearing act into oblivion to make it go away ! In reality,things just don't happen that way exactly when you happen to be unlucky enough to be in the wrong place at the wrong time,and get injured cuz' the healing transformation,etc, always takes time as always !"
    report abuseposted August 27, 2008 7:33 PM PDT
  • INVISIBLE REALM
    "Guess they think they are going to transform the accident into a disappearing act into oblivion to make it go away ! In reality,things just don't happen that way exactly when you happen to be unlucky enough to be in the wrong place at the wrong time,and get injured cuz' the healing transformation,etc, always takes time as always !"
    report abuseposted August 27, 2008 7:33 PM PDT
  • jazzy g
    i hope he wasn't drunk because i don't ride wqith drunk driver's either and if he had been drinking a long time before the accident then he was probably good !
    report abuseposted August 27, 2008 6:40 PM PDT
  • Rebecca
    Shia isn't the one that sticks out the most when you think of out of control child stars. The main reason that most of these stars are out of control is that everyone tells them how great they are every second of the day. After awhile, you start to believe your own BS. I don't think that's happened (yet) 2 shia, and I hope it never does. I'm one of the few ppl who d
    report abuseposted August 21, 2008 3:39 PM PDT
  • melody m
    Just b/c he has money doens't mean he messed up. I know many teens that have got drunk and got into accidents. He is just being a KID! You all blame the fame and money when its not, you just here about all the young celebs but think about it.. you probably know plenty of messed up kids with or with out money. But to each his own.
    report abuseposted August 21, 2008 3:57 AM PDT
  • say what?
    Yes you right about that he doesn't know what he has. He is living the dream most would wish to live. He has the job , the house and car (will not anymore).It just not right for some people to have it all and not be greatful. When all the while most people have nothing or try hard to keep what they have, and or have nicer thing for their family. So it must be nice to have your dreams com
    report abuseposted August 20, 2008 10:14 PM PDT
  • Rick A
    Whether he was drunk or not, Shia LaBeouf is turning into the typical stupid kid actor who doesn't know how to handle his money and fame. He appears to have no appreciation for what he has...essentially living a dream and making a lot of money. Wake up, Shia, and smell the roses.
    report abuseposted August 20, 2008 9:49 PM PDT

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