Tori Spelling and four of her children were rushed to a hospital after a two-vehicle collision in Temecula, California, just before 6 p.m. on April 2. Three of the children's friends were also transported to the hospital in three separate ambulances.
The Riverside Sheriff's Department confirmed the crash, which occurred in the 28000 block of Rancho California Road.
"On April 2, 2026, at 5:44 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the 28000 block of Rancho California Road regarding a vehicle collision."
Deputies located two vehicles with collision damage upon arrival. All occupants were medically evaluated at the scene. Authorities confirmed no arrests were made, and the cause of the collision remains under investigation.
It remains unclear who exactly was in the car with Spelling or what further medical services were required after the scene evaluation. The "Beverly Hills, 90210" actress is reportedly recovering ahead of Easter weekend, though no specific medical details have been provided.
The crash comes during what has already been a turbulent stretch for the Spelling family. The actress shares five children with her estranged husband, actor Dean McDermott: Liam, Stella, Hattie, Finn, and Beau.
McDermott first announced the couple's separation on Instagram in June 2023, but quickly deleted the post. The message, before it vanished, struck a familiar tone for celebrity breakups:
"It's with great sadness and a very very heavy heart that after 18 years together and 5 amazing children, that @torispelling and I have decided to go our separate ways, and start a new journey of our own."
Spelling cited June 17, 2023, as the couple's date of separation. She first filed for divorce on March 29, 2024. In the filing, she requested spousal support from McDermott while also asking the court to terminate its ability to award spousal support to her estranged husband. She requested full custody of the children along with joint legal custody.
The facts reported by Fox News are thin, and that's worth acknowledging. Seven children and an adult transported to a hospital after a collision involving multiple ambulances is serious on its face. But the absence of arrests and the ongoing investigation mean there's no indication yet of reckless or impaired driving by anyone involved.
What matters right now is simpler than any celebrity headline: children were hurt. Regardless of the tabloid noise that perpetually surrounds Spelling's personal life, a mother was in a car with kids when something went wrong. The investigation will sort out the cause. For now, the only thing worth hoping for is that every one of those children walks away healthy.
