Hollywood Deep

LOS ANGELES (AP) — George Clooney suffered a broken rib and some scrapes on Friday when the motorcycle he and a friend were riding collided with a car as the actor tried to pass the other vehicle, authorities said.

Weehawken Police Sgt. Sean Kelly said the collision occurred at 3:30 p.m. as Clooney and friend Sarah Larson were traveling north on Boulevard East and sped up to pass on the right a 1999 Mazda Millenia that was preparing to make a right turn.

Kelly said it is not known if the driver of the other vehicle, who has not been identified, had used his turn signal. Boulevard East is a narrow road with sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline.

“It’s a he-said, she-said right now, but you can’t pass on the right in Weehawken or anywhere in Jersey,” Kelly said.

Kelly said the accident remains under investigation and no summonses have been issued.

The 46-year-old actor was treated at Palisades Medical Center in North Bergen and released, spokesman Stan Rosenfield said in a statement.

“He’s doing fine,” Rosenfield said. “He has a broken rib, it’s very painful and it’ll take a long time to heal.”

Larson suffered a broken foot. Both she and Clooney were wearing helmets, Kelly said.

Clooney’s latest film, “Michael Clayton,” will be released next month.

Poor Clooney, got into a motorcycle accident, and has to spend time in a New Jersey hospital. I can see what was going on here. It seems like good old George had a hot babe on the back of the bike, and they were cruising part of Jersey where you get a great view of the New York City Skyline. I’m sure Georgie was trying to impress the young lady, showing off a bit, being charming, looking at the view… and BANG! He’s flying off the motorcycle. I’m sure he thought he had her in the bag, then all of a sudden the only bed he was going to was a hospital bed. Sorry George, I love ya, but I have another Hollywood rule I follow- Never feel bad for a celebrity who bangs more hot broads than anyone else. Get well soon buddy.
…Going DEEP!

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