Actor assaulted on highway after car accident

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Who's lane is it anyway?

Wayne Brady, who's often regarded as one of Hollywood's "nicest guys," was involved in a physical altercation on the side of a busy Los Angeles-area road after another motorist hit his car… and then hit Wayne. Paramedics had to respond.

Keep reading for more on what happened to the "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" star and "Let's Make a Deal" host….

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TMZ reported that Wayne Brady was driving down Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California, on Nov. 19 when another car hit his vehicle.

The crash didn't appear to be serious and both drivers quickly pulled their cars over to examine the damage and exchange information.

Things didn't go smoothly.

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After getting out of their cars, Wayne Brady and the driver of the other vehicle got into an "intense argument escalating into a physical altercation," TMZ reported. 

The comedian called 911 after things got more violent. 

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After allegedly getting physical with Wayne Brady, the driver of the other car sped off down the highway.

A short time later, cops were able to track him down.

The man was ultimately arrested for battery, DUI and hit-and-run, TMZ reported.

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The fire department reportedly responded to the scene of the car accident, but Wayne Brady was fine and didn't need to be taken to a hospital.

A source close to the "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" star and "Let's Make a Deal" host told TMZ the comedian is "banged up and sore" and will be relaxing for the time being.