Alan Ruck in West Hollywood, California in March 2023.Photo:John Salangsang/Variety via Getty
John Salangsang/Variety via Getty
Vela was operating his 2020 Hyundai Elantra at the intersection “patiently waiting at the red traffic signal” when Ruck, positioned behind Vela’s Elantra, “abruptly and forcefully” accelerated his 2023 Rivian R1T, colliding with the Elantra’s right rear bumper, according to the complaint.
The force of the impact propelled Vela’s car forward into the intersection where it collided with another vehicle, the complaint states.
Ruck “continued driving at a high rate of speed” and made a right turn onto Hollywood Blvd.
Alan Ruck in New York City in March 2023.Taylor Hill/FilmMagic
Taylor Hill/FilmMagic
Vela’s complaint states that Ruck “failed to operate the vehicle in a safe and reasonable manner,” and was “driving recklessly violating traffic rules and regulations and driving with reckless disregard” for his safety.
As a result of the crash, the complaints states that Vela “sustained serious injuries and damages, property damage, costs of past and future medical care, pain and suffering, mental anguish, emotional distress, and other consequential damages.”
Reps for Ruck did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department previously confirmed the details of a four-vehicle collision crash to PEOPLE that resulted in Ruck’s truck crashing into Raffallo’s Pizza in Hollywood.TMZwas the first outlet to report the news of Ruck’s involvement in the incident.
A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Fire Department also toldNBC Los Angelesthat a 32-year-old man was transported to a hospital after the crash. The extent of his injuries, as well as his role in the accident, were unclear. PEOPLE had reached out to the LAFD at the time for comment.
Ruck, for his part, reportedly remained at the scene after the collision, per TMZ.
Speaking to PEOPLE at the time, the LAPD spokesperson did not confirm whether the accident was a DUI, nor whether a sobriety check occurred.
PEOPLE alsoobtained a photo of the aftermathof the crash, showing yellow tape blocking off the destroyed building with debris scattered around the area.
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Ruck has acted in dozens of television and film productions over his 40-year career, includingFerris Bueller’s Day OffandSpin City. He earned a 2023 Emmy nomination earlier this year for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series for his portrayal of Connor Roy on HBO’sSuccession.
source: people.com
