Lindsay Lohan: Arrested After New York City Accident

UPDATE: TMZ has learned that Lindsay reportedly had no idea she hit anybody, and plans to fight the charges. She also says that no one exited her car to check for damages, and believes she is the victim of a set up.

Lindsay Lohan was arrested early Wednesday morning (September 19) after leaving the scene of an accident. She allegedly clipped a passenger with her car in New York City, TMZ reports.

The 26-year-old actress was reportedly driving at a very low speed as she was pulling in to park near her hotel at 2am, and hit a male in the knee.

After the incident, a passenger of Lindsay‘s exited the vehicle to check for damage before heading inside the hotel.

At 2:30 am when Lindsay exited the hotel, police officers arrested her.

The police booked Linds for leaving the scene of an accident and was released soon after with a desk appearance ticket.

The man who was hit is currently in the hospital, but reportedly has no visible injuries.