PULP FICTION - PULP FICTION WRITER CHARGED OVER FATAL CRASH

PULP FICTION screenwriter ROGER AVARY has been arrested in connection with a fatal car crash in Los Angeles. Avary, 42, was charged with vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence after a passenger in his car died on Sunday (13Jan08). Captain Monica MCGrath of the Ventura County Sheriff's Department said Avary was released on $50,000 (GBP25,000) bail. Avary's passenger Andreas Zedini, 34, died of his injuries at a local hospital. His wife, Gretchen, 40, was also taken to the hospital with serious injuries after being ejected from the car. Her condition is unknown.