Shia LaBeouf escapes charge

Sep 26, 2008, 11:00 GMT

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Shia LaBeouf will not face charges of driving under the influence following his car crash in July.

The 'Transformers' star - who was cited with misdemeanour DUI charges while he was still at the hospital following the accident on July 27 - has escaped prosecution.

Criminal charges will instead be filed against the other driver, who reportedly ran a red light, causing the crash which crushed Shia's hand.

Jane Robison, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, said yesterday (25.09.08): "After reviewing the case, we've declined to file any charges against Mr. LaBeouf due to insufficient evidence."

Shia's attorney Michael Norris added: "We're very happy with the prosecutor's decision, and we're glad this whole thing resolved without Shia having to go to court."

However, the 22-year-old actor could still have his driving license suspended when he faces the Department of Motor Vehicles in a hearing today (26.09.08).

Los Angeles County Sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore explained: "When an individual refuses to take a blood alcohol test, that person's license is automatically suspended for six to nine months."