September 12, 2011-According to reports actress Reese Whitherspoon does not plan to press charges against the 84 year old driver that struck her last week in an intersection.

The accident that occurred in Santa Monica when the actress was jogging caused her to suffer minor injuries. Whitherspoon was transported to the hospital for treatment and was released and is recovering at home.

A representative for the actress stated she will not be pressing charges against the 84 year old woman that struck her in a crosswalk, while jogging last Wednesday. The driver, identified as an 84 year old woman was cited for failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk, which requires her to retake the driving test and appear in court October 7th.

According to family members the 84 year old woman did not realize who Whitherspoon was, but feels bad that she struck the actress. The family states she has been shaken up from the accident and has not driven since last Wednesday. She does plan to retake the driving test immediately though.

The 84 year old claims this is a dangerous Santa Monica car accident intersection that has a large tree blocking driver’s sights from lanes where the accident happened. If you have information about dangerous roads in SM, contact the Santa Monica pedestrian accident lawyer at Ehline Law Firm PC 201 Wilshire Blvd., Second Floor, Santa Monica, CA 90401. 310.376.8488.

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