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Breaking News: Brad Pitt Injured in Serious Car Crash in Houston En Route to Fiancée
Houston, TX â July 26, 2025
Hollywood actor Brad Pitt, 61, was seriously injured in a major car accident on Saturday afternoon while traveling from William P. Hobby Airport to The Post Oak Hotel in Houston, where he was expected to reunite with his fiancée, Lori Kittle.
The incident occurred shortly before 3:45 p.m. near I-610 West Loop, just minutes from his destination. Pitt was reportedly riding in a black SUV driven by a professional chauffeur when the vehicle collided with a commercial delivery truck in what police are describing as a âhigh-impact side collision.â
đ„ Injuries & Condition
According to authorities and hospital staff at Houston Methodist, Brad Pitt suffered multiple injuries, including a broken leg, bruised ribs, and several lacerations. He is currently in stable condition and expected to recover, though doctors indicate it will be a long rehabilitation process.
The condition of the driver, whose identity has not yet been released, is listed as critical. He was rushed into emergency surgery following the crash, and officials say itâs still uncertain if he will survive.
đ€ Statement from Lori Kittle
Lori Kittle, Pittâs fiancĂ©e, was waiting at The Post Oak Hotel when she was notified by authorities. In an emotional statement released through a family spokesperson Saturday evening, she said:
âIâm deeply shaken by what happened today. Brad is a fighter, and Iâm just grateful heâs alive. Our thoughts and prayers are with the driver and his family. We ask for privacy as we process this.â
Sources close to the couple say Pitt was traveling to Houston to spend a few days with Kittle as they finalize wedding plans. The two have been engaged since early 2024.
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