Nick "Hogan" Bollea, reality star and son of wrestler Hulk Hogan, turned himself in to Clearwater, Fla., police yesterday on charges stemming from a speeding accident that critically injured his passenger, John Graziano, 22.
Police say Bollea, 17, turned himself in on a warrant related to the August 26 incident in which witnesses reported seeing two cars racing each other on wet roads before one hit a palm tree.
Based on the evidence and witness testimony, investigators have concluded that Bollea was operating his vehicle recklessly at the time of the crash.
In addition to a reckless driving charge, authorities cited Bollea for using a motor vehicle in commission of a felony, being a driver under 21 while operating a vehicle with a breath-alcohol level of .02 percent or higher and having illegal window tinting.
Graziano, who wasn't wearing a seatbelt, sustained severe injuries that include a broken skull and permanent brain damage. Doctors say he will probably spend the rest of his life on "total life support."
Bollea's father Hulk Hogan, whose real name is Terrence Bollea, said in a statement that his family is "saddened" by the criminal charges that have been filed.
And a statement issued by the Bollea family's lawyers expressed a similar sentiment.
"Because Nick is still a juvenile and has no prior criminal record, we are disappointed that he is being charged as an adult offender.
"However, we are confident that the evidence will demonstrate that this was an accident."
Bollea was released on $10,000 bail.
For more info., see our previous posting on this subject.Portions of this blog courtesy of Fox News and Reuters.
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