GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. — Actor James Woods said on Twitter that he was involved in a seven-car accident in Glenwood Canyon on Monday.
The actor, 68, posted a series of tweets about the crash, saying a driver going 75 mph spun out during an ice storm and caused the pileup on westbound Interstate 70 near Glenwood Springs.
Woods said he was driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee with four wheel drive when he hit the wall on the right side of the interstate, spun 180 degrees and hit the left wall.
No one died, but several people were injured. The actor said he was “banged up,” that his car was “wrecked” and that he also suffered a concussion.
“Every person I dealt with here in Colorado was just superb, professional and caring,” wrote Woods, who thanked the emergency responders, Colorado State Patrol troopers, AAA and doctors.
The Glenwood Springs Post Independent reported the accident happened near the Hanging Lake exit.
Huge thanks to EMT's (Laura) and Colorado S. P. (Officer O'Brien) and ER at Glenwood Springs (Dr. Orman, Katie, Rachel, Danielle), VicAAA
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) December 15, 2015
Rockies, guy doing 75+ in an ice storm spun out. I hit right wall to avoid him, spun 180, hit left wall sliding backwards going 60 mph.
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) December 15, 2015
Huge drop 100 feet into river below, but the guardrail held. I managed to pull out and slide down out of oncoming traffic. Six car pileup.
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) December 15, 2015
I slid below it. No deaths. Banged up. Car wrecked. Good to be alive. Glad everybody survived.
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) December 15, 2015
Every person I dealt with here in Colorado was just superb, professional and caring. Victor at AAA and Kathy who got my stuff from car.
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) December 15, 2015
Including me it was a seven car crash, I guess. Police told me I'm the only one who didn't hit anybody else. I just crashed into the walls.
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) December 15, 2015
I was in my 4WD Jeep Grand Cherokee. That Jeep saved my life. An old tank.
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) December 15, 2015
I tell you one thing, I admire the fire and police personnel and tow truck drivers out there in storms on dangerous roads. God bless them.
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) December 15, 2015
Sorry I'm rambling. Little concussion. Thanks for all the lovely words of support, everybody. Please drive safely for the Holidays.
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) December 15, 2015
It is very to me moving that you are all so caring. I'm doing great and plan to regroup tomorrow, but I'm deeply grateful for all of you.
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) December 15, 2015
This is the fabulous Victor from AAA and Valley Towing. Guardian angel!!! 970-945-8120 The best guy ever… pic.twitter.com/Von2PmmpUd
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) December 15, 2015
I can't say enough about the lovely people in Glenwood Springs, CO and nearby who were so kind. Manuela at HIE, who unpacked my wrecked car.
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) December 15, 2015
On the road again… pic.twitter.com/pmqXBHaYne
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) December 15, 2015
