No crash charges for Orlando Bloom - Oct 29 2007
US prosecutors said they will not prosecute actor Orlando Bloom following a car accident in which two people were injured.

The 30-year-old Pirates of the Caribbean heartthrob told police he was being chased by paparazzi as he left an LA nightclub in the early hours of October 12.

It is claimed that when one photographer made a sudden lane change, Bloom swerved into some parked cars, injuring two passengers in his car.

Bloom was not injured and there was no evidence of alcohol or drug use.

Authorities decided not to prosecute Bloom because there was "insufficient evidence," said Jane Robinson, a spokeswoman for the Los Angeles District Attorney's office.


Bloom in ’paparazzi chase’ accident - Oct 15 2007
Authorities are searching for a Hollywood paparazzo who may have caused Orlando Bloom to swerve and crash his car, injuring two passengers.

The Pirates of the Caribbean star told police he was being chased by paparazzi as he left an LA nightclub in his 2003 Toyota Matrix on Friday.

Bloom, 30, said a photographer in a silver or white vehicle made a sudden lane change and cut him off, said officer Ana Aguirre.

To avoid hitting the SUV, Bloom swerved but ended up crashing into two parked cars, Ms Aguirre said.

Although Bloom was not injured in the accident, two passengers in his car were hurt. Police said a 30-year-old woman in the front seat got cuts and bruises on her face, while a 35-year-old woman in the back seat fractured her neck. Both were treated at a local hospital. They were not identified.

In an email to The Associated Press, however, Bloom’s publicist Robin Baum said the woman in the back seat "sustained a minor neck injury".

Bloom spent the night at Cedars Sinai to be with his childhood friend who hurt her neck, Baum said.

"Orlando Bloom, who was in a minor car collision late last night, is grateful that no one was seriously injured," Baum wrote.

"Bloom called for help immediately following the accident."

Authorities confirmed Bloom filed a police report and spoke with investigators at the scene. "No alcohol was involved, and he wasn’t speeding," Aguirre said.



Orlando blossoms on stage - July 18 2007
Orlando Bloom has wowed audiences at the opening night of his new West End drama In Celebration.

The 30-year-old Pirates Of The Caribbean star plays one of three sons, who return home to Yorkshire for a family reunion, but the celebration is fraught with long-held grudges.

Denise Welch, whose husband Tim Healy plays Orlando’s father, said: "The performances are excellent. I was interested to see Orlando, because of all the hype. It’s a very brave decision of his and I think it’s working especially because he hasn’t got the biggest part."

The actress, who has appeared in TV dramas including The Bill and Holby City, added that Orlando looks up to Tim and had even promised her son Louis a sword fight.

"Tim has been a mentor [to Orlando] and he’s really enjoyed working with him and bringing him on and I think it’s really sweet.