The Florida Highway Patrol has released information on today's accident
involving members of the Bollea-Hogan Family. It appears as though we finally
have the real story now.
Brooke, 20, and passenger Laura Chadwell, 23, were hit by Ronald Gallmon,
19, of Brandon, when he lost control of his vehicle while trying to switch
lanes, according to a report released late Sunday by the Florida Highway
Patrol.
Brooke and Gallmon were both traveling north — Brooke in the center lane in a
2008 Mercedes and Gallmon in the right lane in a 1997 Toyota.
The report says Gallmon lost control when he tried to change lanes to the
left. His Toyota began to turn counterclockwise and ended up in the left lane,
in front of Brooke's Mercdedes.
The impact pushed Brooke's car into the left concrete barrier wall. Gallmon's
car also hit the left barrier, crossed both lanes of travel and stopped on the
right shoulder.
Each car sustained an estimated $3,000 in damages, the report said.
Gallmon had a 17-year-old passenger in his car, Megan Wright.
The Florida Highway Patrol report says witnesses stated that Gallmon was
speeding. As of this posting, no charges have been filed, but the
investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol continues.
Parents Terry "Hulk Hogan" Bollea and estranged wife Linda "Hogan" Bollea
both came to the accident scene, which is why initial reports were that either
Hulk or Linda were driving.
