Tori Spelling is opening up after a terrifying car accident that sent her, four of her children, and three of their friends to the hospital.
The crash, which happened recently, left the group shaken and dealing with multiple injuries.
Days later, the actress shared new details about the incident, including the split-second decision she made to protect the kids and the overwhelming gratitude she feels after what could have been a far more devastating outcome.
Tori Spelling Recalls Split-Second Decision During Crash
Tori Spelling gave a detailed account of the crash in a video posted on Instagram days after the incident.
The accident happened on April 2 in Temecula, California, about 80 miles outside Los Angeles, with eight people in the vehicle.
According to Spelling, the crash was caused by another driver who was “speeding, going crazy, crazy fast” and ran a red light before hitting their car.
She described how quickly the situation escalated and how she reacted instinctively.
“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,” the actress said.
Trying to protect the children, Spelling explained, “I turned hard left, as hard as I could, as fast as I could, to avoid as much impact on the children as possible.”
Spelling Expresses Gratitude After Scary Accident
Despite the terrifying experience, Tori Spelling emphasized how grateful she felt that the situation wasn’t worse. Reflecting on the crash, she shared just how serious it could have been.
“We are so grateful and so lucky, because it could have been so much worse,” the “Scary Movie” star said, adding that she felt protected in that moment.
She continued, “I’m just really grateful that in a split second, guardian angels were definitely with us that day.”
Spelling also thanked the Inland Valley and Wildomar first responders who assisted at the scene, noting that they provided “great care” to everyone involved.
Beyond that, she acknowledged the outpouring of support from others, saying, “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.”
Fans Offer Support To Tori Spelling Amid Her Frightening Ordeal
Shortly after Spelling shared the video, thousands of fans trooped to the comments section to express relief and happiness over the safety of the star and the seven kids.
“So glad you are all okay. I know how terrifying it must have been for all of you. I hope you all are healing,” one fan commented.
A second person shared, “Sending you and your kids and their friends so much love and light and healing energy!! Thank God you guys are ok.”
A third fan also commented, “So glad you all are physically ok. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids as you navigate through. It sounds like it was a terrifying experience.”
A fourth user added, “I am grateful that you made it through on. You used your driver instincts to make that hard left turn. Sending prayers and hugs.”
Spelling And Children Hospitalized Following Crash
As The Blast reported, deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the scene around 5:45 p.m. and found two vehicles with collision damage.
According to their account, Tori Spelling was driving four of her children and three of their friends when a driver hit them after allegedly speeding and running through a red light.
Following the incident, all eight occupants were transported to the hospital in three separate ambulances.
At the hospital, Spelling and the children were treated for injuries including cuts, bruises, contusions, and concussions.
No arrests were made, and everyone involved was evaluated at the scene before being taken for further care.
Tori Spelling And Family Still ‘Shook Up’ But Recovering After Incident
In the days following the accident, sources provided insight into how Spelling and the children had been coping.
Speaking to PEOPLE, one source described the crash as “scary” and said it “happened very quickly.”
The source shared that “Everyone’s still pretty shook up and have minor injuries,” reflecting the emotional impact of the experience. Despite that, there was also a sense of relief about how things turned out.
“Tori feels they were all very lucky that it wasn’t worse, though,” the source added, noting that the outcome could have been far more serious.
In a positive moment after the ordeal, the family was able to come together shortly afterward.
According to the same source, they felt fortunate that “they were all able to spend Easter together,” marking a moment of relief after an otherwise frightening experience.