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Actress Tori Spelling, Four Children Hospitalized After Columbus Car Crash

TV star Tori Spelling and four children were rushed to Columbus hospitals after a car crash, with details about their conditions still unknown.

David Kowalski
David KowalskiStaff Reporter
Published April 5, 2026, 9:38 PM GMT+2
Actress Tori Spelling, Four Children Hospitalized After Columbus Car Crash - Wikimedia Commons
Actress Tori Spelling, Four Children Hospitalized After Columbus Car Crash - Wikimedia Commons

COLUMBUS, OHIO — Television actress Tori Spelling and four of her children were transported to local hospitals following a motor vehicle accident in Columbus, according to multiple media reports.

The crash occurred earlier this week, though specific details about the location within Columbus and the circumstances surrounding the collision have not been released by authorities. Emergency responders arrived at the scene and transported all five family members to area medical facilities for evaluation and treatment.

Spelling, best known for her role as Donna Martin on the popular 1990s television series “Beverly Hills, 90210,” was traveling with her children at the time of the incident. The ages and identities of the children involved have not been disclosed by officials.

Investigation Underway

Columbus police have not released additional information about what caused the crash or whether other vehicles were involved. The department typically conducts thorough investigations of traffic accidents resulting in injuries and hospitalization.

Local emergency medical services responded to the scene, with multiple ambulances dispatched to transport the family members. The extent of injuries sustained by Spelling and her children remains unclear, as hospital officials have not provided updates on their conditions.

Background on the Family

Spelling, 51, is the daughter of late television producer Aaron Spelling and has appeared in numerous television shows and movies throughout her career. She has five children with her estranged husband Dean McDermott, though it has not been confirmed which four children were involved in the Columbus incident.

The actress has been residing in various locations and has made headlines in recent years for personal and financial challenges. Her presence in Columbus at the time of the crash has not been explained by representatives.

Community Response

The incident has drawn attention from fans and media outlets, with many expressing concern for the family’s wellbeing. Columbus emergency services regularly handle traffic accidents throughout the metropolitan area, which sees thousands of vehicles daily on its major roadways.

Local hospitals in Columbus are equipped to handle trauma cases and have experienced medical staff available around the clock. The city’s emergency response system includes multiple ambulance services and fire department units trained in vehicle extraction and emergency medical care.

No further details about the crash have been made available by Columbus authorities. The investigation into the cause and circumstances of the accident continues, with police expected to release additional information as it becomes available.

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