Minnie Driver is “so grateful to be alive” after she and her pal Ben Homewood have been concerned in a “actually dangerous” automotive crash whereas driving on a rustic street in France.
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The 56-year-old actress is recovering from a sprained neck and shock after the Kia EV2 pushed by the actor was “T-boned” by a car allegedly “going at pace” and “did not cease at an intersection” in a crash that she mentioned was “not our fault” and compelled them to “crawl out” from the wreckage.
In a video posted on Instagram on Thursday (06.08.26), an emotional Minnie wore a neck brace as she defined the incident to her followers and praised the Kia EV2’s design and its 360-degree airbags for saving their lives.
The Good Will Searching star mentioned: “Hello, guys. Paris replace is that I am really again in London. I am sorry concerning the filter I placed on this, however truthfully, with out it, I simply seemed appalling; even the canine would not take a look at me.
“I obtained into a extremely dangerous automotive accident just a few days in the past with my pal Ben, and we in some way walked out of it. Nicely, we did not stroll out of it. We crawled out of it. However we did get out of it alive.
“To be very clear, it was not our fault. We have been driving on a rustic street in the course of France, and a automotive did not cease at an intersection, and was going at pace, and we simply T-boned it.
“I am advantageous. I’ve obtained a sprained neck, and I am actually in shock, and type of cry on a regular basis, however I am gonna heal.
“The rationale that I am not useless, truthfully, is the automotive that we have been driving. We have been on this little, tiny Kia EV2. I’ve by no means been in a crash earlier than, however the 360-degree airbags are what saved our lives.
“The truth that your entire automotive did not simply concertina and crush us is all the way down to the design of that automotive, which is, frankly, astonishing.”
Minnie continued: “Nicely, that is categorically not a automotive AD. Are you able to think about? If that is what I used to be doing. I need to rejoice that automotive. I am a mini driver, pun supposed. I have to rejoice the automotive that saved us as a result of we have got households and individuals who love us, and I’m so grateful to be alive.
“So, Kia, you’re a baller automotive firm. You are wonderful. And thanks very a lot from me and my mate, Ben Homewood. And my household and the individuals who love me.”
A shot of the wreckage popped up on display, which revealed the total extent of the harm brought on by the crash.
The clip ended with an image of Ben and Minnie strolling down a hospital hallway with their arms round one another after the incident.
Minnie captioned the video by admitting the crash “retains replaying” in her thoughts and thanking everybody who has supported her and Ben in its aftermath.
The Run Away alum penned: “Shout out to the van driver who stopped and helped us earlier than the ambulances arrived. Particular point out to the automotive who slowed down took within the scene and drove off with out stopping. I assume that is the Dao of the world, the sunshine and the darkish.
“My mind retains replaying the crash which may be very laborious however appears to be a vital a part of processing. Weeping too, feels good and useful.
“Thanks to my mates, my household, all of the individuals at work and particularly my pal Ben and his household. I like you. (sic)”
Minnie’s followers have been relieved she is okay and wished her a speedy restoration, as one penned: “Oh no. I’m so sorry. Sending you and your pal therapeutic vibes from Boston.”
A second supporter typed: “How scary, Minnie! Thank goodness all of you walked away.”
And a 3rd follower wrote: “Sending mild hugs and far love (sic).”
