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'General Hospital' star Haley Pullos appears in court on DUI charges after arrest where she hit a firefighter

On August 30, Haley Pullos appeared before an LA judge for charges tied to an April incident involving DUI and marijuana possession
UPDATED AUG 31, 2023
Haley Pullos was driving her white 2019 Ford westbound at a speed of around 60 mph when her vehicle veered (Getty Images)
Haley Pullos was driving her white 2019 Ford westbound at a speed of around 60 mph when her vehicle veered (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'General Hospital' star Haley Pullos is no more on the show as she is facing DUI charges and had recently made an appearance before an LA judge on August 30. 

The 25-year-old actress and 'General Hospital' star was arrested not only for driving under the influence (DUI) but also for marijuana following an incident in April. 

The 25-year-old was charged with a DUI following the accident in April, which cops said happened while she was driving the wrong way on Pasadena's freeway (@haleypullos/Instagram)
The 25-year-old Haley Pullos was charged with a DUI following the accident in April (@haleypullos/Instagram)

What happened to Haley Pullos’ car?

Reportedly, Pullos was driving her white 2019 Ford westbound at a speed of around 60 mph when her vehicle veered, crossed the median barrier, and collided with an oncoming eastbound vehicle, Deadline reports. 

According to police, during the incident, she was driving in the wrong direction on the freeway in Pasadena. Pullos has entered a plea of not guilty to all charges.

When California highway cops responded to the scene, Pullos - who had been on the TV program since she was 11 - was allegedly unable to get out of her car (@haleypullos/Instagram)
Haley Pullos has been on the TV program since she was 11 (@haleypullos/Instagram)

Upon the arrival of California highway patrol officers at the scene, Pullos, who portrayed Molly Lansing-Davis on the show from a young age, was reportedly trapped inside her vehicle and was subsequently extricated by firefighters using the jaws of life.

The other driver involved in the accident, who remains unnamed, suffered significant injuries and was transported to a hospital.

What happened to Haley Pullos in 'General Hospital'?

Following her DUI charges in April, actress Haley Pullos was replaced by Holiday Mia Kriegel in May.

However, according to information from etonline.com, the show has subsequently chosen to replace Kriegel with Brooke Anne Smith.

She is known for her role as Molly Lansing-Davis in the American daytime soap opera General Hospital
Haley Pullos is known for her role as Molly Lansing-Davis in the American daytime soap opera 'General Hospital' (@haleypullos/Instagram)

"Unfortunately, I was involved in an automobile accident and I'm doing OK, but I am going to need a little time to recover", she conveyed to the publication on May 11. "I will be back as soon as possible."

The disclosure of her arrest and the subsequent legal proceedings emerged subsequent to her official announcement of leaving the show.

What kind of accident was Molly in at 'General Hospital'?

In the episode that aired on July 26, the character Sam revealed that her sister Molly had suffered injuries in a car accident.

This occurred just slightly over two months following the arrest of the actress, Haley Pullos' real-life DUI accident in April.

Presently confronted with two felony charges, Pullos, who had previously appeared in court using crutches, presented a more glamorous appearance this time.

The show, 'General Hospital' started in 1963 and is still going strong. It is one of the few remaining classic American soap operas still on television
The show, 'General Hospital' started in 1963 and is still going strong (@haleypullos/Instagram)

She wore a form-fitting dress and designer heels as she appeared before the judge. During this court session, the judge decided to postpone the case to allow for the exchange of evidence between attorneys.

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