
Guide Note
On April 18, 2008, driver Lucile P. Gatchell was involved in a head-on collision with actress Sandra Bullock and her husband Jesse James in Gloucester, MA.
The accident
According to reports, Gatchell's station wagon crossed the center line and collided with the SUV containing Bullock, James, and their driver. Nobody was hurt in the accident, and Gatchell was later arrested for driving under the influence and failing to stay in marked lanes. Her blood-alcohol level at the time of arrest was reportedly 0.20, over twice the legal limit.
Other details
All parties were a little shaken up, police said, though Bullock was "gracious" and attempted to comfort Gatchell. Prior to the crash, another driver spotted Gatchell swerving on the road and considered calling 911.
Fast Facts
- Gatchell's age: 64
- Bullock's car: 2008 Chevy Suburban
- Driver: Mark Hussey
- Bullock is in Massachusetts filming The Proposal
Quotes
- "My first drunk driving incident, and I hit Sandra Bullock." —Gatchell
- "Mrs. Bullock was very personable and was concerned for [Gatchell's] well-being." —Officer Kevin Mackey
- Also try: Sandra Bullock | Jesse G. James
Lucile P. Gatchell News and Commentaries
- The Associated Press: Sandra Bullock unhurt after suspected drunk driver hits car (April 20, 2008)
- The Boston Globe: Driver Charged in Crash with Sandra Bullock (April 20, 2008)
- Boston Herald: America's sweetheart Bullock OK after crash in Gloucester (April 20, 2008)
- Boston Herald: Sandy says 28 Days taught her 'It's not the person's fault' (April 20, 2008)
- Celebitchy: Sandra Bullock & husband Jesse James hit by drunk driver (April 20, 2008)
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