Anne Heche is "not expected to survive" following a horrific car crash that left her in a coma, according to her family. The US actress was reported to have suffered "severe anoxic brain injury" and remains in critical condition after the incident which took place last Friday.
The 53-year-old was transported to hospital following the crash in the Mar Vista area of Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) confirmed that the incident was being investigated as a felony driving under the influence (DUI) traffic collision.
A spokesperson for the LAPD said preliminary blood tests had revealed the presence of drugs in Heche's system. Read more: Knifeman stabbed wife 27 times in the neck in front of their horrified young children However, they noted that additional testing was required to rule out any substances that were administered to her in the hospital.
A statement shared on behalf of her family confirmed Heche was being kept on life support temporarily. The statement reads: "We want to thank everyone for their kind wishes and prayers for Anne’s recovery and thank the dedicated staff and wonderful nurses that cared for Anne at the Grossman Burn Center at West Hills hospital.
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