2008-05-08 23:52:10 -

CLEARWATER, Florida (AP) - The son of wrestling superstar Hulk Hogan plans to drop his fight against reckless driving charges and could be sentenced Friday to up to five years in state prison, according to prosecutors.
The move means that Nick Bollea, 17, will be at the mercy of a judge who will decide his punishment

at Friday's hearing.
Bollea was arrested in November and charged with felony reckless driving that caused a serious bodily injury. Authorities say the wrestler's son was street racing his father's 1998 Toyota Supra in August when he struck a curb, spun in traffic and slammed into a palm tree.
The impact critically injured Bollea's friend, John Graziano, who now needs lifetime medical care to deal with his injuries. Graziano, a former Marine who served in Iraq, was not wearing a seat belt and suffered a broken skull and other severe injuries.
Bollea, who was not hurt, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Assistant State Attorney Scott Rosenwasser said Bollea will enter an open plea which will be followed by a sentencing hearing. The judge could sentence Bollea to probation or up to five years imprisonment, Rosenwasser said.
No deal has been worked out, and prosecutors plan to introduce testimony from Graziano's family. Defense attorneys will also have an opportunity to plead for leniency.

An attorney representing Bollea was unavailable Thursday and did not return a phone call seeking comment.
Bollea's license was suspended for six months in November for allegedly having a a blood alcohol level of .055 percent at the time of the accident. Bollea was cited for being an underage driver with a blood alcohol level of 0.02 percent or higher.
In March, attorneys for Graziano's family sued Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, and his estranged wife. The suit says the couple are liable for Bollea's actions.