Tori Spelling Thanks First Responders After Car Crash Involving Her and 7 Children

The actor said the incident 'could have been so much worse' but they are 'OK' and 'grateful' for the help they received.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 2:06pm

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Tori Spelling, the former 'Beverly Hills, 90210' star, expressed gratitude after a car accident she was involved in last week while driving four of her children and three of their friends. Spelling said the side of her car was hit, but she was able to quickly turn the vehicle to avoid more impact on the children. She and the children were taken to the hospital, but Spelling said they are 'OK' and 'grateful' for the help of first responders and medical staff.

Why it matters

Car crashes involving celebrities and children often draw significant media attention, raising awareness about road safety and the challenges famous parents face with paparazzi. Spelling's previous car accident while pregnant also highlights the ongoing risks celebrities can face when trying to avoid the media.

The details

According to Spelling's Instagram video, the accident occurred in Temecula, California when another vehicle came 'full on, full impact' into the side of her car. Spelling said she quickly turned the vehicle to avoid more impact on the children. The Riverside County Sheriff's Office confirmed deputies responded to the scene on April 2 and found two damaged cars, but no arrests were made and the collision is still under investigation.

  • The car accident occurred on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
  • Spelling posted an Instagram video about the incident on April 7, 2026.

The players

Tori Spelling

An American actress best known for her role on the TV series 'Beverly Hills, 90210'. She has five children between the ages of 9 and 19 with her ex-husband Dean McDermott.

Riverside County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that responded to the scene of Spelling's car accident in Temecula, California.

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What they’re saying

“We're OK, but it's been really overwhelming. We are so grateful and so lucky because it could have been so much worse.”

— Tori Spelling, Actress

“Guardian angels were definitely with us that day because in a split second, I looked to my right and I saw he was coming full on, full impact into the side of our car. And I turned hard and left as hard as I could, as fast as I could, to avoid as much impact on children as possible. He spun us out.”

— Tori Spelling, Actress

What’s next

The Riverside County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate the details of the car accident.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the challenges celebrity parents can face with paparazzi and the importance of road safety, especially when children are involved. Spelling's quick actions likely prevented more serious injuries, and her gratitude for first responders and medical staff underscores the importance of community support during difficult times.