Alec Baldwin and his brother, Stephen Baldwin, found themselves embroiled in a harrowing car accident that sent shockwaves through their inner circle. The siblings were behind the wheel of Alec’s wife Hilaria’s SUV when they careened into a tree. The incident unfolded in the Hamptons, New York, on October 13, painting a dramatic scene.
**Alec Baldwin and Brother Caught in Car Crash**
Alec Baldwin and his brother Stephen Baldwin narrowly escaped a harrowing car crash. Stephen’s representative confirmed to Fox News Digital, "Stephen is doing fine and is immensely grateful that no one was injured. He appreciates the outpouring of concern and can confirm that both he and Alec are safe and sound."
TMZ reported that the Baldwin brothers collided with a tree in Hilaria’s Range Rover, leaving the front end severely damaged. Notably, Alec was in town to attend the Hamptons International Film Festival on Sunday, adding a layer of poignancy to the already tense situation.
Taking to Instagram, Alec shared a heartfelt video to reassure fans of his and Stephen’s safety following the unfortunate incident. His caption read, “Thank you for your concern….” In the video, Alec recounted the harrowing moments, explaining that he was driving his wife Hilaria’s SUV and had to swerve to avoid a massive garbage truck.
“To avoid hitting him, I crashed into a big, sturdy tree and demolished my wife’s car. I feel terrible about wrecking her car,” Alec confessed, a hint of guilt lacing his voice.
Furthermore, Alec reassured his followers that he and Stephen were doing “just fine,” though he admitted that Hilaria’s car was “pretty smashed up.” He expressed his gratitude to the local police for their swift assistance and shared his plans to reunite with his family in Los Angeles soon.
“I’m heading to L.A. to see my family. Can’t wait. I’m going out to California to gather my family together, spend a few precious days there, and then come back home,” Alec shared with sincerity. He concluded the video by expressing his profound love for his wife, Hilaria.
Additionally, Alec’s wife, Hilaria, took to Instagram to allay fans’ fears and confirm the well-being of her husband and brother-in-law. Her video caption simply read, “Thank you for checking in. Alec is ok. Be safe, all of you.”
Fans and well-wishers flooded Alec Baldwin’s Instagram with messages of concern and relief. “Happy you are both OK,” one fan wrote, accompanied by multiple heart and prayer emoticons. Another fan chimed in, “You are the best, and thank God you and your brother are OK.” The collective sigh of relief echoed across social media, as the Baldwin brothers emerged from the ordeal unscathed.