Honey Boo Boo’s Alana Thompson injured in car crash, mom says she’s 'banged up' but OK
Mama June Shannon says Alana 'Honey Boo Boo' Thompson is 'fine' after a T-bone crash; a 23-year-old driver reportedly admitted fault and was speeding, while Thompson recovers from back pain and headaches.
Honey Boo Boo alum Alana Thompson was involved in a car crash this week while en route to a hair appointment. Mama June Shannon described her daughter as 'banged up a little bit' but overall OK, saying she was on the phone with Thompson when the crash happened and that Thompson could be heard screaming in the background. Shannon posted the update on Instagram Friday, saying Thompson's car was 'T-boned' by another driver who wasn’t paying attention.
Shannon said she received a phone call around 3 p.m. and that Dralin Thompson, Alana’s boyfriend, appeared pale as she heard her daughter crying out. The 23-year-old driver involved in the crash reportedly admitted fault, telling authorities that he was going about 40 miles per hour. Thompson was said to have been hit on the driver’s side and was taken to a hospital with back pain and headaches, though Shannon emphasized that Thompson was 'fine' otherwise. The reality star was photographed at the airport as she prepared to arrange a rental car for her daughter.
Shannon’s update came as she traveled to Denver to visit Thompson, who moved there in 2023 to attend Regis University and study nursing. The Thompson is a nursing student who had reportedly missed her first day of clinicals because of the accident. Thompson’s representative did not immediately respond to requests for comment. In other coverage, TMZ reported video that appeared to show Thompson yielding to traffic for about 10 to 15 seconds before the collision, and Shannon told TMZ she was grateful the incident wasn’t worse.
No further details about the crash have been released publicly. The family has not provided additional commentary, and Thompson’s rep did not respond to inquiries. The incident highlights Thompson’s ongoing recovery as she continues her nursing program in Denver.
As the family awaits fuller medical updates, Shannon’s public posts underscored that Thompson’s health was the immediate priority and that the incident, while serious, did not appear to have caused lasting damage beyond pain and headaches. Thompson’s pursuit of a nursing degree at Regis University remains a central part of her life, and the crash comes as she continues to balance school with recovery. The public updates from Shannon and coverage from entertainment outlets reflect the ongoing public interest in Thompson’s life and career, including her role as a TV personality and her educational journey. The family has asked for privacy as Thompson recovers, and no additional statements have been issued by Thompson’s camp since the latest Instagram post.