Television personality Tori Spelling and seven children were transported to local hospitals following a collision in Temecula on Thursday evening, according to law enforcement sources.
Riverside County Sheriff's deputies responded to the crash scene shortly before 6:00 PM Thursday after receiving reports of a two-vehicle collision. Upon arrival, deputies found both vehicles with significant collision damage. All occupants were evaluated at the scene by emergency medical personnel.
Sources familiar with the incident indicate Spelling was driving a vehicle carrying seven children at the time of the collision—four of her own children and three friends. The actress and all seven minors were transported to area hospitals in three separate ambulances, where medical staff treated them for various injuries including cuts, bruises, contusions, and concussions.
According to witnesses and sources close to the situation, the collision occurred when another driver allegedly traveling at excessive speed ran through a red light, striking Spelling's vehicle. The other vehicle involved sustained severe damage, while Spelling's car appeared to have sustained comparatively less structural damage.
Eyewitnesses who captured video footage at the scene reported observing Spelling speaking with a law enforcement officer immediately following the collision. Those present described her demeanor as animated but attributed her heightened state to adrenaline rather than anger or distress.
Sources indicate that Spelling's quick reflexes and defensive driving maneuvers may have prevented more serious injuries. Her ability to react to the impending collision reportedly minimized the severity of impact, potentially protecting the children in her care from more catastrophic harm.
Law enforcement officials confirmed that no arrests were made at the scene. The collision remains under active investigation by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, which will determine whether citations or charges are warranted based on their findings.
All individuals involved in the collision are reported to be recovering. The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers posed by red-light violations and excessive speed in residential areas, particularly during evening hours when visibility may be reduced.
Spelling, known for her role in the television series Beverly Hills, 90210 and various reality television programs, has experienced previous vehicular incidents. In 2011, she was involved in a collision after taking evasive action to avoid photographers while pregnant and traveling with two of her children.