Actress Tori Spelling has shared details of a harrowing car accident that sent her, four of her children, and three of their friends to the hospital last week. The collision, which occurred on Thursday before Easter, left all eight occupants of her vehicle injured but alive—an outcome Spelling attributes to both split-second decision-making and divine intervention.
Breaking her silence on Tuesday in a video posted to Instagram, the former "90210" star described the incident as "really overwhelming" while expressing profound gratitude that the situation did not end in tragedy. "Guardian angels were definitely with us," Spelling stated in the emotional message to her followers.
According to Spelling's account, the crash occurred when another driver was allegedly speeding and ran a red light before heading directly toward her vehicle. In the critical moments before impact, Spelling made a defensive maneuver that may have saved lives. "I turned hard left as fast as I could to avoid as much impact on the children as possible," she explained, though the collision still caused their vehicle to spin out.
Deputies responded to the two-car collision on Thursday, finding Spelling behind the wheel with seven young passengers—four of her own children and three friends. The force of the impact necessitated emergency medical response, with all eight occupants transported by ambulance to a local hospital.
Medical personnel treated the group for a range of injuries including bruises, contusions, and possible concussions. While the injuries were serious enough to require hospitalization, authorities have indicated that Spelling's quick thinking behind the wheel likely prevented the situation from escalating into a far more catastrophic outcome.
In her Instagram video, Spelling took time to thank first responders who arrived at the scene and the many supporters who have reached out since news of the accident became public. She acknowledged that she is still processing the traumatic event but emphasized her overwhelming sense of gratitude that everyone survived.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by traffic violations, particularly running red lights at high speeds. While the investigation into the crash continues, the focus for Spelling and the families involved remains on recovery and the fortunate outcome of what could have been an unspeakable tragedy.