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Other Driver Blamed for Phelps Crash

Swimmer to be cited for using invalid driver's license

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(Newser) – Police don't believe Michael Phelps was to blame for his car accident in Baltimore Thursday night but the swimmer will have to go to court for producing an invalid Michigan driver's license after the crash, the Baltimore Sun reports. The other driver, a 28-year-old woman who was slightly injured when her Honda Accord hit Phelps' Cadillac, is to be charged with running a red light.

Phelps—who pleaded guilty to a drunk driving charge in 2004—told police he had drunk one beer four hours before the accident and they declined to breathalyze him. He did not "show any signs of fatigue or alcohol use," the police report says. The Olympic champ, who trains both in Baltimore and at the University of Michigan, was issued a $40 citation because he hasn't established a legal residency in Maryland.

A Cadilliac Escalade belonging to Olympic gold medal swimmer Michael Phelps sits on a tow truck near the collision site in Baltimore on Thursday, night.
A Cadilliac Escalade belonging to Olympic gold medal swimmer Michael Phelps sits on a tow truck near the collision site in Baltimore on Thursday, night.   (AP Photo/Steve Ruark)
A Cadilliac Escalade belonging to Olympic gold medal swimmer Michael Phelps, and a Honda Accord sit on a tow truck near where they collided in Baltimore Thursday night.
A Cadilliac Escalade belonging to Olympic gold medal swimmer Michael Phelps, and a Honda Accord sit on a tow truck near where they collided in Baltimore Thursday night.   (AP Photo/Steve Ruark)
Olympic gold medal swimmer Michael Phelps answers a question during a news conference held at tjhe Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. ear;lier this year.
Olympic gold medal swimmer Michael Phelps answers a question during a news conference held at tjhe Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. ear;lier this year.   (AP Photo/Denis Poroy )
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leialemon
Aug 15, 09 9:12 AM CDT
Now imagine if he was one of us regular folks. Reply
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Corona_Kinq
Aug 15, 09 10:11 AM CDT
Yeah, this wouldn't have been national news.
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Jayster999
Aug 15, 09 12:18 PM CDT
I can't believe they didn't make him do the stupid human tricks or take a breathalyzer. He may of gotten a big break here. Reply
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DarkFrancis
Aug 15, 09 9:20 PM CDT
'May of'...hehehe.
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lizouttavegas
Aug 15, 09 9:18 PM CDT
ASIDE FROM CONTINUALLY GETTING PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT....AND OFF TOPIC, THIS KID IS UNBELIEVABLY HOMELY!!! OMG...& IF HE'S STILL GETTING INTO THE DRIVERS SEAT AFTER ANY ALCOHOL....YOU CAN BET HE'S STILL A DRUNK DRIVER!!! Reply
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