Rose McGowan narrowly escapes death

**MaryJane** · January 20th, 2006, 04:09 AM

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MARILYN MANSON's ex-girlfriend ROSE McGOWAN is lucky to be alive after a speeding sports utility vehicle (SUV) mounted the kerb on a busy Los Angeles street and almost killed her.

The actress was inspecting her new car when the vehicle appeared from nowhere and started careering towards her.

The CHARMED star had just purchased her automobile and driven it off the dealer's lot and taken it to her best friend's house to have her husband take a look and explain some of the features.

While the group was admiring her new purchase, an SUV came barrelling down the street towards her.
McGowan recalls, "It smashed my car in half and threw it forward into oncoming traffic."

The reckless driver stopped to inspect the damage, but seemed unrepentant about nearly killing the actress.

She adds, "I'm totally shocked, and the guy gets out of the car, and this is how my brain works - he's wearing this black turtleneck and I've never seen so much dandruff in my life.

"He just stood there, smoking, and I said 'Are you sorry?' and he said (unconvincingly) 'Yes, I am sorry. It was my fault.'

"I'm thinking, 'You almost killed me and you have horrible dandruff. There might be more of an apology that should be coming!'"

femalefirst.co.uk

SVZ · January 20th, 2006, 04:10 AM

lol...you have horrible dandruff

but yikes! this story is crazy

Tiara · January 20th, 2006, 04:14 AM

I can't believe she even noticed his dandruff never mind going on about it just as much as losing her life!!!

Bellatheball · January 20th, 2006, 09:01 AM

I always thought it was "curb" not "kerb." Huh. Oh, sorry, that wasn't the point of the story was it?

ourmaninBusan · January 20th, 2006, 09:45 AM

I'm glad she's alright, of course, but I can't help but marvel
at the connections that the human mind makes:

terrible dandruff -> bad hygiene -> no girlfriend -> nothing to live for ->
reckless driving!

Elementary, dear Watson.

darksithbunny · January 20th, 2006, 11:45 AM

Sounds like the people that live around here where I am. I tell my kids all the time, watch out because they will hit you first then look at you.

eeyore0101 · January 20th, 2006, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Bellatheball

I always thought it was "curb" not "kerb." Huh. Oh, sorry, that wasn't the point of the story was it?

I've noticed the times I've been to Ireland that they and the UK spell curb 'kerb'. They have a few other diff spellings than the US - such as tires are tyres.

Daphne · January 20th, 2006, 03:35 PM

Drivers in LA are scary. I hate vacationing there if I have to drive because I'm afraid of not making it back to Vegas in one piece.

Poor Rose and her new car. I would have killed him.