Celebrity Justice
Man Who Gary Collins Hit in DUI Crash Dies

TMZ has learned that the elderly man who was hit by a car driven by a drunk Gary Collins has died.

Collins was arrested after plowing into a car driven by 89-year-old Warren Gates in October. Gates had been hospitalized since the accident, and sadly died 8:00 PM Friday.

Collins pleaded no contest last Thursday to DUI charges and was sentenced to 96 hours in jail.

No word yet on whether Collins will be hit with additional charges. Collins was, however, found not to be at fault for causing the accident. Collins' lawyer tells TMZ, "We are saddened to hear that the gentleman has passed away. This was an unfortunate accident. We are pleased that the police found that Mr. Collins was not at fault. We send our condolences to the family."





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106. This is such BS, he's drunk, hits someone the man dies and is in jail for 96 HOURS!!!! It just shows how much justice costs! If you have money then just BUY your way out of everything. HE STINKS and someday he'll have to answer to God and then he'll see what his money buys.

Posted at 2:03PM on Jan 14th 2008 by cuda

107. One guy is dead when the other who was driving under the influence walks away! Randy was right, if you want to kill someone and get away w/ it, hit them w/ your car. (Randy's an accident anyhow - he'd know!) In fact, that's a law in California - I swear to God it is.

Posted at 2:30PM on Jan 14th 2008 by Donny Baker

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