Hollywood actor Alan Ruck, best known for his role in the hit TV show “Succession,” is facing a lawsuit following a pizza shop truck crash. While Ruck may have avoided legal trouble with the authorities, the driver of one of the vehicles involved in the collision has decided to take him to court.
Key Takeaway
“Succession” star Alan Ruck is facing a lawsuit after a pizza shop truck crash. The plaintiff alleges that Ruck rear-ended his vehicle at a red light, causing him to collide with another car. The crash resulted in significant damages and injuries for Vela. Authorities have classified the incident as an accident, and Ruck has not made any official statements about the lawsuit.
The Lawsuit
The plaintiff, Horacio Vela, claims that on Halloween night, he was stopped at a red light at the intersection of Hollywood Blvd and La Brea Ave. Ruck, driving his 2023 Rivian truck, was positioned directly behind Vela’s vehicle in the line of traffic. Suddenly and without warning, Ruck allegedly slammed into the back of Vela’s Hyundai, despite the light still being red. This caused Vela to be pushed into oncoming traffic and subsequently collide with another vehicle.
Furthermore, Ruck’s truck did not stop there. It continued its trajectory and crashed into Raffalo’s pizza shop, resulting in significant damage. Vela claims to have suffered “severe injuries and damages” as a result of the collision. He was promptly taken to the hospital by an ambulance for immediate medical attention.
According to Vela, the crash caused property damage, incurred costs for past and future medical care, and resulted in pain and suffering, mental anguish, emotional distress, and other consequential damages. Although specific details regarding these damages were not provided, the lawsuit asserts their existence.
Police Investigation
The police investigation into the incident revealed that Ruck’s Rivian truck accelerated suddenly while it was stopped at a red light. However, authorities determined that Ruck was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol during the incident. The authorities have classified the crash as an accident.
Following the crash, Ruck was approached by reporters, but he didn’t provide any substantial comment on the matter. As of now, there has been no response from Ruck’s team regarding the lawsuit.
