Russell Brand’s mother has been seriously injured in a hit-and-run car crash.
The comedian’s 71-year-old mother, Barbara Brand, was reportedly screaming in pain as she was pulled from chauffeur-driven Audi A8.
The chauffeur was also hurt in the crash, and taken to hospital for treatment.
According to The Sun, they were involved in a crash with a Vauxhall Astra in Essex, and the driver of the Astra fled the scene.
Barbara had been on her way to babysit Russell and his wife Laura’s 18-month-old daughter Mabel.
A witness, who gave first aid, said, “The Astra came round the corner and lost control. It went straight into the Audi.”
“The chauffeur got out and fell. Russell’s mum was trapped. She had a seatbelt across her chest. She was in pain and people got her out. She was in a bad way, lying on a stretcher.
“She had blood coming from her nose and on the back of her head. We were talking to her, trying to keep her with it.”
The witness added that the other driver, who fled the scene, was about 25.
“He got out of the passenger door and staggered around. About two cars behind were people in a white VW Golf. They got out, grabbed him, did a U-turn and sped off.”
According to reports, the group also grabbed a package from the Astra.
Russell was due to play a gig in Aberdeen that night, but cancelled at the last minute to go and be with his mum.
Essex Police said, “The Audi driver and passenger, a man in his 40s and woman in her 70s, were taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening. The occupant of the Astra had left the scene. Enquiries are ongoing to locate them.”
