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Lori Petty arrested for drink driving

Published Monday, Jun 1 2009, 20:24 BST | By Tim Parks
Lori Petty arrested for drink driving
Lori Petty has been arrested for drink driving.

The Tank Girl actress was detained on Saturday evening on suspicion of driving under the influence, E! reports.

Petty, 45, was taken into police custody after allegedly striking a skateboarder with her car in Los Angeles. The star was not hurt, however the unidentified victim was treated for minor injuries at the scene, according to police spokesman Bruce Borihanh.

She was booked on a felony drink drive charge before being released on $100,000 bail from a Van Nuys, California prison.

The actress is best known for her roles in ’90s flick A League Of Their Own with Madonna and Geena Davis, as well as Point Break starring Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze. She was most recently seen in guest starring roles on the US TV series House and Prison Break.

Petty is scheduled for arraignment on June 25.

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