Tori Spelling Speaks Out After Car Crash Hospitalizes 7 Kids

The actress says 'guardian angels' protected her family in the high-speed collision.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 7:24am

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An extreme close-up photograph of shattered glass and twisted metal from a luxury vehicle, captured in dramatic high-contrast lighting to create a sense of tension and urgency around the aftermath of a high-speed collision.The twisted wreckage of Tori Spelling's vehicle serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers of reckless driving and the fragility of life.Temecula Today

Tori Spelling has broken her silence after a car accident in Temecula, California that sent seven children, including four of her own, to the hospital. In a social media video, Spelling described the harrowing incident, saying the other driver was 'speeding, going crazy, crazy fast' and 'went through a light' before colliding with her vehicle. Spelling said she turned hard left to try to minimize the impact on the children, and that 'guardian angels were definitely with us that day' as the crash could have been much worse.

Why it matters

The car accident involving Tori Spelling and a group of children highlights the dangers of reckless driving and the importance of safety on the roads, especially when transporting young passengers. Spelling's account of the incident raises questions about traffic enforcement and road conditions in the Temecula area.

The details

According to police, the collision occurred on April 2, 2026 around 5:44 p.m. on Rancho California Road. Spelling, 52, was driving with four of her own children and three of their friends when another vehicle crashed into the side of her car. Spelling said she tried to swerve to avoid the full impact, but the vehicle still spun them out. All occupants were evaluated at the scene and transported to local hospitals, though Spelling said they are all 'OK' despite the traumatic experience.

  • The car accident occurred on April 2, 2026 around 5:44 p.m.
  • One week before the accident, Spelling attended the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards.

The players

Tori Spelling

A 52-year-old actress known for her role on the TV series Beverly Hills, 90210. She was driving the vehicle involved in the crash and is the mother of four of the children who were passengers.

Liam

Spelling's 19-year-old son who is pursuing a career in fashion design.

Stella

Spelling's 17-year-old daughter who is a high school senior preparing for prom.

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What they’re saying

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

— Tori Spelling, Actress

“I'm grateful to everyone who has reached out and repeatedly checked on us and offered to do whatever we needed to get us through this and all the blessings everyone has sent. Thank you, everybody. Still putting my thoughts together about everything that happened and just so much gratitude for life and the bravery for all the kids in the car for what they went through.”

— Tori Spelling, Actress

What’s next

The cause of the collision remains under investigation by the Riverside Sheriff's Department, and no arrests were made at the scene.

The takeaway

This harrowing car accident involving Tori Spelling and a group of children underscores the importance of road safety, especially when transporting young passengers. Spelling's account highlights the need for increased traffic enforcement and infrastructure improvements to prevent such high-speed collisions in the future.