Tuesday, 1 September 2009

Renée Zellweger fine after car accident

Actress okay following minor prang

Renée Zellweger was helped by police

Renée Zellweger was uninjured Monday morning after being involved in a minor car accident in Beverly Hills, police confirm.

"A green Ford Explorer made an illegal U-turn in front of her silver Mercedes," Lieut. Tony Lee tells PEOPLE. "Ms. Zellweger was not injured, the damage to her car was very minor. She was very polite and sincere."

Lee added that the two drivers exchanged information and "the incident will be handled between their insurance companies."

"Ms. Zellweger requested her car be towed from the scene, and also requested that officers call her a cab," Lee added.

The actress's rep had no comment.

TMZ.com was first to report the accident.