Tori Spelling and Four Children Injured in Car Crash

The actor and her kids were involved in a collision in Temecula, California.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 10:20pm

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Actor Tori Spelling and seven children were injured after being involved in a car accident on Thursday in Temecula, California. Spelling and four of her children were traveling in an SUV when it was struck by another vehicle that was allegedly speeding and ran a red light.

Why it matters

This is the second time in the past decade that Spelling has been involved in a car crash with her children, raising concerns about the safety risks celebrities and their families face from paparazzi and reckless driving on the roads.

The details

According to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the crash at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday. The drivers and passengers were evaluated at the scene, and no arrests were made. The cause of the collision remains under investigation.

  • The crash occurred on Thursday, April 3, 2026 in Temecula, California.
  • In 2011, Spelling was also involved in a crash with her children that she said was prompted by paparazzi.

The players

Tori Spelling

An actor best known for her role in the 1990s hit TV drama 'Beverly Hills, 90210'. She is the mother of five children.

Riverside County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that responded to the car crash and is investigating the cause.

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What they’re saying

“'Paparazzi chased me w/the kids 2school. I was trying to get away from him and had a pretty big accident. Took down whole wall of school.'”

— Tori Spelling

What’s next

The Riverside County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate the cause of the crash.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing safety risks that celebrities and their families face from paparazzi and reckless driving, and the need for stronger laws and enforcement to protect them.