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American rock singer Scott Weiland was arrested for driving under the influence of a drug after he crashed his car, but the singer's publicist said it was a minor accident and has denied the allegations.
The Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver singer was driving on a California state highway on November 21 when he had the accident.
The singer was arrested after an officer noticed he showed "signs of impairment" and failed field sobriety tests, according to a police report obtained by the celebrity site TMZ.com.
Weiland, 40, was taken to the Van Nuys Jail where he refused to take a blood or urine test, according to the police report.
He was booked and released on 40,000 dollars (£19,387) bail. His next court appearance was set for December 13.
Weiland's publicist said in a statement that the singer was involved in a "minor accident", but denies he was driving under the influence.
"He voluntarily took a breathalyser test which the defence believes registers well within the legal limit," Kristine Ashton-Magnuson said. "He is anxious to get to court ... and clear this matter up."
The statement did not specify whether Weiland denied driving under the influence of drugs or of alcohol.
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