Nick Hogan FINALLY Arrested for drag racing, being a giant douche

[DS1]

http://www.tampabays10.com/news/local/article.aspx?storyid=67155&s=f

Clearwater, Florida — Nicholas Bollea was arrested Wednesday morning for Reckless Driving Involving Serious Bodily Injury. He turned himself in at the Pinellas County Jail.

Bollea, who is the son of wrestler Hulk Hogan, was involved in a high-speed crash in August that left his friend critically injured. 22-year-old John Graziano III remains in the hospital, reportedly on life support.

Police have been investigating the crash, but up until this point, no charges had been filed. Investigators say Bollea was racing his Toyota Supra against a Dodge Viper when he lost control and crashed into a tree.

The driver of the Dodge Viper, 22-year-old Daniel Jacobs, has been issued a court summons for Reckless Driving.

In addition to Reckless Driving Involving Serious Bodily Injury, Bollea is also charged with:

* Use of a motor vehicle in commission of a felony
* A person under the age of 21 operating a vehicle with a breath-alcohol level of .02 or higher
* illegal window tint

[LeftyMom]

1. "illegal window tint"

So they'll drop the other two and write him a ticket for that.

It must be nice to come from money.

[bullwinkle428]

2. Wow, the lawyers' statement does everything it possibly could

to take the blame off of Hogan - the kid in his car wasn't wearing a seat belt, Hogan wasn't speeding, the road was wet, yadda, yadda, yadda.

The Bolleas will also continue to stand by the Graziano family and help them in any way they can....yeah, to avoid being sued for everything they have!!! :mad:

[DS1]

3. No, this doesn't look like speed was a factor

not at all

[meegbear]

4. It wasn't speed, it was the pole that caused the crash ...

he should sue the state for negligence.

[flvegan]

5. This will be the end of driving for him for a few months

In Florida, last I checked, 18 points on your license w/in 18 months is an automatic suspension for 3 or 4 months. This accident should push him over that.

[Amerigo Vespucci]

6. From "The Superficial"...a few more details and the mug shot

Hulk Hogan’s son was drinking before crash



http://thesuperficial.com/2007/11/hulk_hogans_son_was_drinking_before_crash.php

Nick Bollea, the son of wrestler Hulk Hogan, was arrested this morning for reckless driving involving serious bodily injury. Nick voluntarily turned himself in to police when he learned of the charges. He was involved in a one-car accident in August that left his friend John Graziano in a coma. He has yet to awaken. The Hogan Bollea family issued the following statement following Nick’s arrest:

“Nick and the entire Hogan Bollea family are saddened that criminal charges have been filed in regards to the tragic single car accident on August 26, 2007. Nick will meet and answer these charges in the appropriate arena a court of law. The family's primary focus and concern still remains for the continued recovery of Nick's longtime friend John Graziano. The Bolleas will also continue to stand by the Graziano family and help them in any way they can. The tragedy to both families is compounded by the fact that unfortunately John was not wearing his seatbelt. Thankfully, Nick was wearing his. Because of what happened to John, the entire Bollea family will make it a priority to increase public awareness about the importance of always wearing your seatbelt. There has been much speculation as to the speed and wet road conditions surrounding this accident. Although all the evidence has not been evaluated, preliminary reports from the experts indicate that this was not, in fact, a high-speed accident. 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. We ask all who follow these events to keep an open mind as to the facts until they have been ultimately determined. Finally, we thank all who have prayed for John's recovery and ask for your continued support and prayers."

Well, it turns out shortly after the Hogans made this statement, the facts were ultimately determined. Nick Bollea was drinking prior to the crash and was racing another car. TMZ reports:

In addition to being arrested for reckless driving involving serious bodily injury, cops also cited Hogan for use of a motor vehicle in the commission of a felony, a person under the age of 21 operating a vehicle with a breath-alcohol level of .02 or higher and having and Illegal window tint.

But, you know what? It’s cool. This is totally the fault of the kid who didn’t wear his seatbelt. I’ve always maintained that, when in doubt, blame the person in the coma. Drag racing drunk? Pssh. That’s nothing. But not wearing a seatbelt? Christ, don’t people have any respect for the law anymore? Is it possible to put a comatose patient in the electric chair? You know, really make an example of him.