The US star remains in a coma in critical condition due to the incident.
The US star suffered “severe anoxic brain injury” andThe 53-year-old was taken to hospital following the crash in the Mar Vista area of Los Angeles.
An LAPD spokesman said preliminary blood tests had revealed the presence of drugs in Heche’s system, but added that additional testing was required to rule out any substances that were administered in the hospital. “We want to thank everyone for their kind wishes and prayers for Anne’s recovery and thank the dedicated staff and wonderful nurses that cared for Anne at the Grossman Burn Center at West Hills hospital,” the statement read.“Unfortunately, due to her accident, Anne Heche suffered a severe anoxic brain injury and remains in a coma, in critical condition. She is not expected to survive.
Pictures and video footage obtained by US media outlet TMZ following the incident showed Anne driving a blue Mini Cooper, which was later pictured severely damaged at the scene.The vehicle struck a two-storey home and “erupted in heavy fire” according to the Los Angeles Fire Department .