LeAnn Rimes' Rep Responds to Cop Questioning in Alleged Hit and Run

Entertainment Tonight, Friday, August 21, 2009, 10:51am (PDT)

A spokesperson for LeAnn Rimes is responding to reports that she was questioned by the LAPD regarding an alleged hit and run Thursday night.

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A rep for the country singer/actress tells ET, "There was a routine police investigation into this incident, and a police report was filed. We are confident that this matter will be resolved shortly and LeAnn will be cleared."

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A short time after being spotted in public with rumored love interest Eddie Cibrian, the "Northern Lights" star was reportedly questioned by the police about an alleged hit and run that occurred at 7:45 p.m. in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles Times.

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