'Clooney is a safe driver': Snowdon

George Clooney's former lover Lisa Snowdon has defended her ex over claims he caused a recent motorcycle crash - insisting he is a safe driver.

The 'Ocean's Eleven' star suffered a rib fracture and grazes in the accident and new girlfriend Sarah Larson, who was his passenger, broke two toes.

The driver of the car involved has blamed Clooney for the accident, insisting the actor's bike came out of nowhere.

But Snowdon insists: "I rode with him all the time, he's a very safe driver.

"He never used to attempt any stunts or crazy things like that. We used to ride around all over the place and always wore helmets."