Nicole Richie was injured in an auto accident caused by paparazzi Monday, according to the Beverly Hills police. “The Simple Life” reality TV series actress was rear-ended by two photographers driving in a car behind her at the intersection of Wilshire and Canon Drive around 2:00 p.m Monday afternoon. Freelance photograher Eduardo Arrivebee, 29, the driver of the car that hit Richie’s Land Rover, was arrested and booked for driving without a license. His car was impounded.
“There was a complaint of pain injury,” says Lt. Tony Lee of the Beverly Hills Police Department. “She told officers at the scene that she’s going to seek her own medical treatment.” The extent of her injuries is unknown. Richie had an adult passenger in the car. There is no word on his condition.