Lindsay Lohan doesn’t have the cleanest driving record, after a couple of accidents including the infamous 2007 DUI crash where authorities found a usable ammount of cocaine in the actress’ car, and a short visit to jail, she’s placing the blame of her driving issues on the paparazzi.
She tells the recent edition of interview magazine, “My car accident that I got into, where I got my first charge, I wouldn’t have been speeding up like I was if I didn’t have people shoving cameras in my windows. I was running away from the paparazzi. Especially late at night, when you’re trying to turn a corner, and then somebody else is speeding up alongside you. So, you know, it’s okay for someone to chase me and then try to cut me off so I ram my car into a tree… I mean, I know this guy was trying to do his job, but his ‘job’ almost landed me half-dead. Not only that, but they all stand to make a lot more money at it if they’ve got pictures of you in a car crashed into a tree.”
Valid point I suppose.
That July night where Lohan was charged with possession of cocaine, driving under the influence, and driving with a suspended license landed her a summer stint in rehab, and 84 minutes in jail, which regardless of the fact the paparazzi had nothing to do with the three crimes she committed, she blames them for her getting caught committing the crimes.
She adds, “They’re instigating and antagonising you. All of them aren’t bad. But I will tell you that I had one of these guys drive into the side of my car once. That’s how I met my criminal defence attorney. I think the guy who hit me wound up going to jail for a few days. I was not injured. I sprained my ankle because the door hit me really hard, but I’ve sprained my ankle a lot of times before, from soccer and dancing and ballet.”
So maybe these people are really doing you a favor Linds, ever think of that?
Here’s the best part. While Lindsay was acting like none of these incidents were really her fault during the interview, she ended with an admission that she does have a bit of a speeding problem and enjoys these chases with photographers, saying, “At the same time, though, I am sort of a speed demon. It’s exhilarating.”
Sounds like a challenge!
Celebrity or not, you cannot outrun the laws. There are legal actions involved whenever there’s an accident, so it is vital to have your lawyers ready to defend you. Unfortunately for LiLo, during her first car accident, she was found guilty with illegal drug possession. Hope she learns her lesson soon enough.