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Ex-UFC Fighter BJ Penn Under Police DUI Investigation After Crash

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Authorities in Hawaii are investigating former UFC star BJ Penn over a possible DUI offence on Feb. 7, according to Big Island Now's Max Dible.

Penn was reported to be driving a Toyota Tacoma when it crashed in Hilo. An eyewitness told authorities the vehicle was "speeding, lost control and flipped into the area fronting Prince Kuhio Plaza."

TMZ Sports reported the 41-year-old was hospitalized following the crash but released shortly thereafter.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.