According to the Louisiana State Police Department, no injuries were reported and no arrests were made at the scene. Investigators said blinding sun glare at a local intersection contributed to the crash involving the 35-year-old.

The other driver shared news of the incident on social media shortly afterward. “2026 is wild. Just got sideswiped by Gypsy Rose. FML,” the post read, drawing fresh attention to Blanchard’s public profile.

Blanchard previously pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in connection with the 2015 death of her mother, Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard. She was released from prison in December 2023 after a case that generated years of documentaries and television coverage.

Tragic loss in Louisiana

The crash comes shortly after personal tragedy struck Blanchard’s life. Her former fiancé, Ken Urker, died on October 1 inside his Raceland home, on what would have been his 34th birthday.

Authorities conducted a welfare check after Urker failed to show up for work, leading to the discovery. Officers reported finding drug paraphernalia and a firearm inside the residence. Blanchard later said Urker died of a drug overdose.

The couple shared a one-year-old daughter, Aurora Raina. Blanchard recalled a lighthearted memory from September, when she played a prank on Urker by pretending to be a DoorDash driver and leaving him a surprise Burger King order at his door.

“Looking back, I’m grateful that one of my final memories of Ken was something lighthearted, thoughtful, and filled with kindness,” Blanchard told Page Six.

Clarifying co-parenting details

Amid public speculation about tension between the former couple, Blanchard shared text messages exchanged with Urker before his death. The messages indicated both wanted to handle custody arrangements without involving lawyers.

“There’s no need to involve lawyers unless you’re contesting the agreement,” Urker had written. “It’s not necessary.”

He reiterated the sentiment in a follow-up message, writing that lawyers would only become necessary “if you or I don’t agree to the arrangement we currently have.”