11:00 AM PT Update: Somehow, probably by an act of God, the victim was released from the hospital last night with only a tire mark on his arm. TMZ reports that there was not a single broken bone or no internal injuries.
8:20 PM PT Update:
We have just learned that the person that was ran over is actually not an actual paparazzo but instead someone who takes part in chases in order to “tip off” agencies about the whereabouts of celebrities. He is therefore a “spotter”. He does not work for any agency.
7:35 PM PT Update:
We were just informed the paparazzo is alive, but in critical condition. He suffered broken legs, broken arms and a broken back, according to our source.
Story developing…
An X17 paparazzi has just ran over another paparazzi on a motorcycle while chasing Britney Spears who had just come out of The Four Seasons Hotel. Our source tells us that this ocurred as the caravan of chasers were making a right turn on Santa Monica Blvd. and Rexford Dr. in Beverly Hills. The paparazzi was hit by a silver range rover and was literally smashed under its wheels. From what we hear, the body went into seizure and then it just stopped moving. It doesn’t look like he made it, according to our source.
This stuff is getting out of hand, next time it might be Britney that gets hurt.
What?! OMG i hope taht not true! I hope that the guy isn’t dead. Jesus.
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It was bound to happen. The papz bring it on themselves. All for a stupid picture of the stupid woman.
Yup. I gotta agree with that. I’m not happy to hear someone’s been injured and possibly killed, but when you’re engaging in suspect and highly dangerous behavior like that, you have to know that you could get seriously hurt.
Britney’s pictures are worth a lot of money.
The picture of Britney bald and attacking the car was worth close to a million dollars I think.
I’m not surprised that some people risk their lives like this.
There is not enough money in the world to risk your life for a picture of anyone. I wouldn’t give a dime for a picture of her or any celbrity. That’s why I can’t understand the papz getting in a frenzy over a pic.
i agree. these photos are not worth risking the lives of people. look at what happened to princess diana. the paps really need to quit flashing the cameras in peoples faces while they’re driving before someone else gets hurt or even killed.
At times those britheads over at X17 act like her personal bodyguards than “photogs”. They are VERY aggressive towards other photographers including myself.
how sad for the guy.
too bad it wasn’t britney, the world would be a much better place and her kids would be out of danger.
LMAO !!!
If this is true, it is so sad, now maybe they will make or enforce any current laws. She has created a lot of the competition to get the shots, she invites them. Unfortunately Britney will feel now remorse for this. But she should not die.
thats disgusting u should be ashamed to wish death upon anyone.
You need to get your head checked you sicko. It’s one thing to make fun of a person but wishing them death is going too far.
You are noone to point out who should or should not die.
Carolina when you said “next time it might be Britney that gets hurt.” were you implying Britney’s life is worth more than anyone else?
If so you are an ass.
Of course she is worth more.
He is the predator and she is the prey.
He can only blame himself for this.
The paps are crazy and risking ewerybodys lives around them when theyre hunting mercilessly.
IDIOTS!
She is an instigator. No I don’t blame her but when you call them to let them know where you are you encourage this frenzy.
everyone keeps talking about her tipping off the paparazzi but i’ve never seen or heard proof of this. besides, I don’t think she would even need to tip them off. they stalk her constantly & rarely let her out of their sight.
I think that was a horrible thing to say about Britney IFEEL BAD THAT SOMEONE DIED HOWEVER THAT WAS NOT A HUMANE THING TO SAY, ALL OF YOU ARE MONSTERS!
no we are not, i’ll think you find if you read our posts that most of us are sorry that someone was killed.
omg! what do you mean things *COULD* get out of hand because next time BRITNEY could get hurt?!?
according to you, a HUMAN BEING JUST DIED over this trailor trash woman!! IT IS ALREADY OUT OF HAND!
It has been out of hand for a very long time.
oh relax, i didnt’ mean what i said, i just was being a brat. :P and im’ sorry.
but yeah, that is pretty bad, hopefully now if this is true they can get some laws into place for the paps and especially the person they are stalking.
This is so sad. The papz fall into this frenzy to snap a picture of this moron and it has now cost someone his or her life. I hope I never get that money hungry. Wonder how much a picture of her leaving the hotel would have paid….there isn’t that much money in the world.
You’ve had this story posted for almost an hour, and yet I can’t find a confirmation on Google anywhere? Are you SURE about this?
I’m begining to wonder myself. It’s not on any other site. If true, this is a bigger story than Britney shopping.
LIKE I SAID TO KEVIN HE IS MY SON AND IT DID HAPPEN
Yeah. Ditto. I’ve been using Google News and nothing yet about an alleged “death”. So what’s w/ the URL on the top of my location bar (”britney-spears-car-chase-results-in-alleged-death”)? Be wise. Don’t circumcise. (click my link for more information)
the Paparazi bring it on themselves - stupid Princess Diana shit all over again - and what’s sad is we the viewing public are just as responsible as the paparazi because we are the ones that buy the magazines on the newstands or read blogs and news media online wanting to see the stuff to begin with
They need to just outlaw the paparazi period and make it illegal to stalk other citizens just for a stupid pic
Well said.
I’m calling “bullshit” on this story, Carolina. It’s been over an hour and no one else has it - including CNN, or KABC Eyewitness News.
to Kevin
it’s also posted on http://www.peoplethesedays.com
They probably got the report from this site.
I’m calling “bulls–t” on this story, Carolina. You’ve had it up for over an hour, and no one else has it - including CNN and KABC Eyewitness News in L.A. This needs to come down now.
Thanks, Josh. I checked your link and it is also unsubstantiated. Fortunately, I don’t think this horrible accident happended.
I hope it is not true, but why the hell would they report this horrible stoy here?
OMG, My prayers are with that person that died. The sad thing is that X17 will be putting a “postive” spin on it to say that they were “protecting” their meal ticket Britney. It is about time the laws are made stronger reguarding the press and stalking just for that one “Money Shot”
Carolina, please take this story DOWN now! It didn’t happen, and it’s irresponsible for you to be “scooping the World” on a gruesome story like this without having a reliable source.
Um, Kevin, I hate to break this to you, but TMZ is reporting independent confirmation that this story is TRUE.
Yes kevin this did happen and it was my son who was on the motorcycle and he was run down AND THEY ARE COVERING IT UP
Carolina, please take this story DOWN NOW! This didn’t happen. Next time, don’t be so quick to jump the gun without a reliable source of information.
[...] TOB Reports: [...]
I blame Britney and the papz. If she wasn’t parading her kids and doing stupid shit and asking for attention people wouldn’t be in such a frenzy. She needs to stop enjoying being a circus freak and get the fuck out of hollywood and go home to her babies and get her health back. What kind of a mother exposes her children to these dangers on ad aily basis just so she can get a tan and some starbucks. She’s run by a bunch of 20 something year olds kids (sam and ally) and it SHOWS. GET OUT OF HOLLYWOOD BITCH.
Are you serious. Your blaming this accident on Britney? This man chose to camp out outside her hotel, get on a bike and chase her like crazy through the streets. He gets hurt and you blame Britney? Come on.
I said I blame both douche. She knows what this stuff is like, but continues to drag her children out at night into it. I do blame her…she’s irresponsible and needs to stop doing stupid publicity stunts.
So she’s supposed to stop living just because some people are waiting and willing to go to any lengths to take her pic. Britney is not the only celebrity this has happened to Reese Witherspoon almost lost control of her vehicle last year after she was being persued by the paps and who could forget Princess Diana. There should be laws regulating the paparazzi in California…its out of hand.
I don’t blame Britney, however, I am curious if she stopped to see if he was o.k. She probably only wondered why no one was following her.
what the hell. You said “next time it might be Britney who gets hurt”. What the hell is wrong with you?! This person’s life is worth just as much as hers! Just because she’s “famous” does not make her life more meaningful. I refuse to visit this site again based on that one sentence. I also refuse to ever visit this site again based on the fact that this story seems to be a lie. I know “gossip is gossip” and thats what this site seems to be offering, but seriously. Seriously. This is absolutely ridiculous.
i agree…. this site is disgusting plus i heard its a lie. why r they lying about stuff even the pregnancy thing. r they crazy??
Where did you hear it was a lie. I sure hope it is. I’m done here if it is not true. That would be a horrible thing to do.
if people were constantly following me and snapping pics and yelling at me and my kids like they do to Britney….i would prolly run them beotches over!
What is wrong with this picture….it says ’serious injury’ and you have the guy dead! You are blaming a person who is being stalked and hounded so her pictures can be whored out ..that doesnt make HER a whore or a bad person…it is a testament to those who stalk, those who purchase and those who buy the magazines. I think those of you who are blaming her, calling her names are simply making evident your own jealousies…which I know you will deny because you dont have the intelligence to even recognize it in your self!
I’m wondering if this would make people finally stop and think about their choices
The guy asked for it. What is he a stalker? Tmz stated that he follows Britney around and tips off the paps on where she is. He asked for, who cares.
Yep, tmz stated he follows her and shit. I don’t feel sorry for this stalker.
The guy asked for it. What is he a stalker? Tmz stated that he follows Britney around and tips off the paps on where she is. He asked for it, who cares.
This is a lie. There has been no confirmation ANYWHERE about this and certainly TMZ or the news outlets would know by now. What is your source? Who told you this? I would go back to that source and tell them it isn’t April Fool’s Day but you look like one now.
Sheeesh.
What kind of society have we become…grown men chasing people around on motorcyles…to get their damn picture? Man, it’s not like there’s a lack of freaking Britney Spears pictures. Unbelievable.
It is on TMZ
This is all true. TMZ has verified it. Good job on the scoop but sad to say I wish it had been a rumor.
TMZ sucks!!! Britney should just stay home that stuned bi^^ch!!!!
listen to a song about her click on my name
Its too bad he got got hurt, but if your gonna play the game of stalking a person then you pay the price, these stalkerrazzi have nothing more productive in life than to follow around a person, how would they like getting following around 24 hours a day and not respecting their privacy?, maybe this will teach these boneheads a lesson not to drive like maniacs just to take a picture of someone driving. or maybe get driving lessons
I have to admit, Carolina, that I was wrong about this story. Apparently, you were right. I may have been the one that tipped TMZ off, having sent them the link to your story in an e-mail just before they quoted your story. With Harvey Levin having been a lawyer and TMZ being linked with CNN, Time Mag., etc., they seem to have good access to legal documents and police reports. TMZ said they could confirm your story, but didn’t say how. If your contacts are that good, Carolina and Ruben, you should source your material a little better to enhance your credibility. It’s now about 4-1/2 hours after this occurred, and CNN and Google still don’t have this story.
[...] who rides behind the cars and tails the star, then tips off the paps on where they go) has been seriously injured while following Britney Spears: An X17 paparazzi has just ran over another paparazzi on a [...]
And of course, x17 isn’t reporting on ANY of it… I hope they’re shut down…without them, Britney isn’t anything these days. THEY’RE her meal ticket these days!!!
No, they’re still stuck on her “signed CD” promotion. That’s probably all you will see on there until bidding is over.
“…next time it might be Britney that gets hurt.”
Because her life has more value than someone else’s?? That’s sick.
If it is Britney next time, maybe then laws will be in place to end this crap. The woman creates this drama. Who the hell drives around ALL day? Finally gets time with her kids, and what does she do? … drives around.
She’s sad, pathetic and useless.
X17online is horrible. I don’t even go to that site. The only people relying on their info is Jordan from breatheheavy and we all know that guy will distort any story to make Britney look good. Britney is a selfish bitch. She is the one tipping these people off. She could care less if a papz, innocent bystander, or even her own children are hurt or killed just so that she can get some attention. Whore.
X17 are savages, they think they own Britney. and like someone said earlier, they act like her body guard rather than photographers…. they are territorial like dogs are. And most are ex-cons anyway without insurance, drivers license, registration or green cards…..
Almost 2AM (Eastern) and *ZIP* on Google News about this “celeb spotter’s” alleged… ahem, “death”. In fact, the only other mention of this is your sister-source, TMZ.com. Interesting, eh?
http://www.sexasnatureintendedit.com/ …I hope Britney did the right thing for Sean and Jayden and went here first!
Obviously the ’spotter’ was young, stupid and not trained. I’m sorry he’s injured, but if you’re going to play with the Big Boys, you better know the rules. Blaming Britney Spears or any other celebrity for a Pap’s injuries is ignorant and stupid. And from the posts I’ve read here - 98% of these comments are as well. My first and last visit to TOB! totally low class and second rate! Sorry but it’s true!
WTF WHY ARE YOU COWS BLAMING BRITNEY???? ITS NOBODY FAULT!!!!!!!! THE PAPS BRING IT ON THEMSELVES! CALIFORNIA-NEW YORK-FLORIDA-VEGAS HAVE TO COME UP WITH A LAW TO STOP THIS…………..
Now that I’ve read ALL the comments… Hmmm. I’m wondering how correct the story is, myself.
The Spotter was not killed thank god! He was definitely hit and injured and is in stable condition at Cedar Sinai Hospital.
I’m giving up hope here, people! :-(
skulduggerypleasant@hotmail.com
People call for laws about all kinds of stupid stuff, but it’s seriously time to do something about the paparazzi problem in LA.
I have been nearly run over on at least 5 occasions leaving work (in West Hollywood) it’s positively ridiculous.
that is SOOO AWSOME!,,,,,hahahaha Im laughing my ass off!………all I can say is, damn, it one happened to one of these vultures? I love the fact that one pap ran over one of its own!,,i wish it would happen to more of them. I tell ya, If I was Britney, I would drive on as many narrow twisty roads with speed bumps as possible that go into un market intersections..hehehehe
[...] accident, first reported by That Other Blog, happened around 5:00 PM tonight (5:00 PM is today), roughly a mile from the Beverly Hills Four [...]
[...] in a car chase involving Brit Brit outside the Beverly Hills Four Seasons yesterday evening. That Other Blog reports that several cars were in line chasing Britney Spears. An x17 pap car hit a motorcycle [...]
This story is somwhat true, the has died, But he IS seriously injured
http://www.dlisted.com/node/18157#comments
http://www.tmz.com/2007/11/12/paparazzo-seriously-injured-in-spears-madness/
laws need to be changed. It is NOT Ok for shit like this to happen. People the paps, the public and the celebs need to know they are safe.
Hahahahahahahaha… so glad he is dead!! One less douche on the planet
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Oh God, that’s terrible. I hate this bitch and all that surround her, but never wish death on anyone.
You are a sick and twised freak. FYI this man has not died. He is seriously in hospital
[...] in a car chase involving Brit Brit outside the Beverly Hills Four Seasons yesterday evening. That Other Blog reports that several cars were in line chasing Britney Spears. An x17 pap car hit a motorcycle [...]
Hopefully Unfitney will die soon so this madness will be over.
Hopefully u die and stop postinbg useless coments
I feel sorrier for the parents of these tweenie fantards than I do for Shitney. They’ve got a hell of a job on their hands. It must be heartbreaking to raise these imbeciles. They can’t spell, they don’t understand nor respect the law, they’re insanely obsessed with a person they don’t even know, they have 6th grade educations, they worship a greasy, no talent, has been, unfit skanky whore, and they have no conception of what obligations and responsibility is. To tell the truth, they are just like Shitney. You can’t get any worse than that.
OMG I totally agree with you Jillian. Anyone who continues to defend this nasty whore has their own problems. They are even worse off than Britney because even though she’s a dumb whore at least she’s still making millions of dollars from her fantards. The fantards are the ones who have lost the most. They worship a whore that has no respect for herself and could care less about her fans. Sad. If my kid was still worshiping this bitch I would tear down all of their posters and burn them with their Britney CDs.
[...] in a car chase involving Brit Brit outside the Beverly Hills Four Seasons yesterday evening. That Other Blog reports that several cars were in line chasing Britney Spears. An x17 pap car hit a motorcycle [...]
why r u the only site reporting this????
Dlisted & TMZ are reporting this aswell
[...] in a car chase involving Brit Brit outside the Beverly Hills Four Seasons yesterday evening. That Other Blog reports that several cars were in line chasing Britney Spears. An x17 pap car hit a motorcycle [...]
[...] in a car chase involving Brit Brit outside the Beverly Hills Four Seasons yesterday evening. That Other Blog reports that several cars were in line chasing Britney Spears. An x17 pap car hit a motorcycle [...]
[...] That Other Blog reports that an X17 paparazzi mowed down a “spotter” on a motorcycle while chasing Britney Spears through Santa Monica Blvd. and Rexford Dr. in Beverly Hills. A “spotter” is someone who tips off paparazzi on the locations of celebrities and is not an actual photog. The paparazzi was hit by a silver range rover and was literally smashed under its wheels. From what we hear, the body went into seizure and then it just stopped moving. [...]
http://www.laobserved.com/malibu/2007/10/my_neighborhood_stalkarazzi.php
Haa!!!Haa!!!
I only wish it had been King asshole Stalker Harvey Levin or that faggot Prez Hilton!!!:D Let’s all go to Cedars-Sinai and take his picture a million times like they do!! You got what you deserved!XXDDDD