Honey Boo Boo’s Alana Thompson ‘banged up’ after car crash, Mama June reveals

Alana Thompson, the reality star known as Honey Boo Boo, was involved in a car crash this week. Family updates say she is banged up but not believed to be seriously hurt, with her mother later saying Thompson is fine and resting after the incident.

Shannon said she learned of the crash around 3 p.m. when Thompson’s boyfriend, Dralin Thompson, was visibly shaken. At the scene, Thompson could be heard in a call in the background as her family described the moment. The crash occurred when Thompson’s car was T-boned by another driver who was not paying attention. The other driver, a 23-year-old man, took responsibility and said he was going about 40 mph at the time. Thompson, who was en route to a hair appointment, was struck on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Officials or representatives have not released a formal statement, but Shannon described the incident as dangerous and noted it could have been far worse if circumstances had been different. Thompson was transported to a hospital with back pain and headaches, though Shannon later said her daughter was fine and simply resting.

The update from Shannon came as she was at the airport, where she prepared to arrange a rental car for Thompson’s needs following the crash. A representative for Thompson did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

In 2023, Thompson moved to Denver to live with her boyfriend while attending Regis University, where she is studying nursing. Reports have said she missed the first day of clinicals for her program due to the accident and ongoing rest. Shannon later told TMZ that there is video showing Thompson yielding to traffic for about 10 to 15 seconds before the crash and that she is thankful the situation was not worse. The family has emphasized Thompson’s recovery and stated she is resting as she recovers from the injuries sustained in the collision.

As the story continues to develop, Thompson’s course load and clinical expectations for nursing school remain uncertain, but family and friends have continued to share updates on her status. The case underscores how quickly everyday moments can lead to life-altering events, even when initial reports indicate that those involved are expected to recover. The network of family support around Thompson remains active as she works through her health and academic commitments.