Locklear 'cleared of hit-and-run charge'

Prosecutors have thrown out misdemeanour hit-and-run charges against Heather Locklear.

The actress was arrested on April 17 by police in Ventura County who claimed that she ran over a no parking sign and then fled the scene, reports People. Sheriffs traced debris left on the street back to the 48-year-old's car.

Ventura District Attorney Gregory Totten said: "Physical evidence established that the vehicle involved in the collision was... a 2005 black BMW sedan registered to Richard and Heather Sambora of Westlake Village.

"Insufficient evidence exists to establish who the driver of the vehicle was at the time of the collision. As a result, no criminal charges will be filed."

Locklear is currently on probation for a 2008 reckless driving incident to which she pleaded no contest.