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Minnie Driver Survives Serious France Car Crash, Credits Kia EV2 Safety Features
8/7/2026, 3:01:15 AM
The Accident and Immediate Aftermath
On Thursday, August 6, the Oscar-nominated actress posted an Instagram video from her London home showing her in a neck brace. She explained that a few days earlier she and her friend Ben Homewood were traveling on a country road in the middle of France when another vehicle failed to stop at an intersection and struck their Kia EV2 at speed, resulting in a T-bone collision. She reported a sprained neck, ongoing shock, and frequent crying, but affirmed she was “fine” and expected to heal.
Recent Activities in France
In early June, Driver announced on Instagram that she had arrived in Paris for filming, noting a “full-blown ‘Emily in Paris’ moment.” She spent the summer documenting her time in the French capital, including a July Instagram post showing her enjoying a crêpe. The accident occurred while she was still on location for the sixth season of the series.
Injury Details and Vehicle Safety
- Injury: Sprained neck; driver described herself as “in shock” and “crying all the time.”
- Vehicle: Kia EV2, a subcompact electric SUV equipped with 360-degree airbags. Driver credited the airbags and overall design as the reason she survived, stating that the car’s safety system prevented the vehicle from “crushing” the occupants.
Driver’s Own Account
She also thanked a van driver who stopped to assist before ambulances arrived and called out a second driver who fled the scene. Driver described the mental processing of the event, writing that her “brain keeps replaying the crash” and that “weeping… feels good and helpful.” She concluded by expressing thanks to family, friends, and her companion Ben.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I got into a really bad car accident a few days ago with my friend Ben and we somehow walked out of it.” — Minnie Driver
- “Well, we didn’t walk out of it. We crawled out of it. But we did get out of it alive.” — Minnie Driver
- “So, Kia, you are a baller car company.” — Minnie Driver
- “The reason why I’m not dead is the car that we were driving,” — Minnie Driver
What’s Next
Driver indicated she is focusing on recovery in London and plans to continue filming once cleared by medical professionals. No further public updates or scheduled appearances have been announced.
