Ray Liotta arrested after car crash

Actor Ray Liotta, best known for his part in the 1990 mafia movie 'Goodfellas', was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after he crashed into two parked cars on Saturday night.

The 52-year-old, who will next be seen in South Africa opposite Ben Affleck in 'Smokin' Aces' was driving his silver SUV, a Cadillac Escalade, alone at about 8pm when the collision occurred in the area of Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles. "Mr. Liotta was cooperative and was arrested without incident," LA Police Department Officer Mike Lopez told People magazine.

"There were no injuries."

Reportedly one of the two cars — which were a BMW and red Toyota sedan — was hit so hard it ended on the pavement.

"Officers conducted a test on Mr. Liotta and determined he was under the influence of something, we don't know exactly what yet," Lopez said.

According to TMZ, Liotta was not under the influence of alcohol.

Liotta, who has also appeared in films like 'Hannibal', 'Copland' and 'Narc', was taken to a nearby police station and booked on misdemeanor DUI charges.

He posted bail of $15 000 and was ordered to appear in court on 19 March.

The actor most recently starred in the ill-fated TV series 'Smith' but will next be seen in the US in 'Wild Hogs' alongside Tim Allen, John Travolta and William H. Macy.

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