Nick Bollea was arrested after turning himself in for Reckless Driving Involving Serious Bodily Injury. Nick was involved in a major car crash earlier this year, when he hit a tree in, causing friend and passanger John Graziano to be placed on life support and permanent brain damage.

Along with the Reckless Driving charges, Nick will also be charged with Use of a motor vehicle in commission of a felony, A person under the age of 21 operating a vehicle with a breath-alcohol level of .02 or higher and an illegal window tint.

The Hogan/Bollea (their real last name) family have issued a statement in regards to the situation:

Nick and the entire 'Hogan' Bollea family are saddened that criminal charges have been filed in regards to the tragic single car accident on August 26, 2007. Nick will meet and answer these charges in the appropriate arena - a court of law. The family’s primary focus and concern still remains for the continued recovery of Nick’s longtime friend John Graziano. The Bolleas will also continue to stand by the Graziano family and help them in any way they can.

The tragedy to both families is compounded by the fact that unfortunately John was not wearing his seatbelt. Thankfully, Nick was wearing his. Because of what happened to John, the entire Bollea family will make it a priority to increase public awareness about the importance of always wearing your seatbelt.

There has been much speculation as to the speed and wet road conditions surrounding this accident. Although all the evidence has not been evaluated, preliminary reports from the experts indicate that this was not, in fact, a high-speed accident.

Because Nick is still a juvenile and has no prior criminal record, we are disappointed that he is being charged as an adult offender. However, we are confident that the evidence will demonstrate that this was an accident. We ask all who follow these events to keep an open mind as to the facts until they have been ultimately determined. Finally, we thank all who have prayed for John’s recovery and ask for your continued support and prayers.

- Morris "Sandy" Weinberg, Jr. and Kevin Hayslett, Attorneys for Nick Bollea

Although I wasn't there and don't know the entire story, it seems to me that the reason Nick was charged as an adult was because he was 17 and drinking. But regardless of what happens to Nick during the trial, I think we should keep our thoughts and prayors on John. Here's wishing him and his family love and support.

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