The Los Angeles Police Department said in a statement to Page Six on Saturday that they will no longer be looking into the terrible car accident that killed Anne Heche. It was announced on Friday that the actress had been found to be brain dead and was only being kept alive by life support because she wanted to donate her organs when she died.
In the news release, LAPD gave more details: “No more research will be done on this topic after today. Before this turn of events, any requested information or records would still be gathered as a formality when they came in and added to the overall case.” “When a person suspected of a crime dies, we don’t put their file up for review,” they said. Previous reports said that the case turned into a felony DUI after a woman said she was hurt when Heche crashed into her home.
The police then made it clear that the investigation was only “preliminary” and that they were waiting for more toxicology results. Heche tested positive for having cocaine in her body, which was made public. Soon after, a representative for the actress said that Heche “suffered a catastrophic anoxic brain injury” and is “not expected to live.” After the update, Heche never woke up again, and doctors eventually said she was brain dead. The following is a statement from her lawyers: “We’ve lost a bright star, a good and happy soul, a loving mother, and a loyal friend. Although Anne will be sadly missed, her charming boys, illustrious body of work, and tenacious campaigning will live on in people’s memories. Her courage to always tell the truth and spread her message of love and acceptance will have an effect that will last forever.”
