Police say the 60-year-old actor was driving his SUV with his wife, kids, and another adult passenger on board when the vehicle suddenly swerved into oncoming traffic and slammed into two utility poles. According to the police report, Walsh appeared “very red and looked very confused” when speaking to officers immediately after the crash.
Officers reportedly discovered an open cooler bag inside the vehicle containing multiple empty and opened cans of White Claw Hard Seltzer. Initially, this fueled speculation that alcohol may have played a role, especially since Walsh allegedly told police his group had been drinking earlier at a restaurant.
However, Walsh’s representative has now offered a very different explanation, telling TMZ that the actor suffered a sudden stroke behind the wheel, causing him to lose control of the vehicle. While Walsh had consumed some alcohol before the incident, his rep says he submitted to a hospital blood test and his BAC came back below the legal limit. Police have not yet confirmed those results.
The rep also clarified that Walsh’s red appearance was due to spending the day at the beach, which aligns with details in the police report, and insisted that his wife and the other adult passenger were the ones drinking the White Claws — not Walsh himself.
Despite the frightening crash, everyone in the vehicle walked away unharmed. Walsh was cited for six motor vehicle violations, but no criminal charges have been filed.
“Nip/Tuck” star Dylan Walsh is recovering after a terrifying car crash in New Jersey, and new details suggest a medical emergency may have caused the accident.
Police say the 60-year-old actor was driving his SUV with his wife, kids, and another adult passenger on board when the vehicle suddenly swerved into oncoming traffic and slammed into two utility poles. According to the police report, Walsh appeared “very red and looked very confused” when speaking to officers immediately after the crash.
Officers reportedly discovered an open cooler bag inside the vehicle containing multiple empty and opened cans of White Claw Hard Seltzer. Initially, this fueled speculation that alcohol may have played a role, especially since Walsh allegedly told police his group had been drinking earlier at a restaurant.
However, Walsh’s representative has now offered a very different explanation, telling TMZ that the actor suffered a sudden stroke behind the wheel, causing him to lose control of the vehicle. While Walsh had consumed some alcohol before the incident, his rep says he submitted to a hospital blood test and his BAC came back below the legal limit. Police have not yet confirmed those results.
The rep also clarified that Walsh’s red appearance was due to spending the day at the beach, which aligns with details in the police report, and insisted that his wife and the other adult passenger were the ones drinking the White Claws — not Walsh himself.
Despite the frightening crash, everyone in the vehicle walked away unharmed. Walsh was cited for six motor vehicle violations, but no criminal charges have been filed.