Karen Huger was reportedly involved in a massive car wreck on Tuesday (Mar. 19) and now has fans concerned.
The news broke on Wednesday (Mar. 20) via TMZ and according to the outlet, officers reported the car was wrecked so badly, it was no longer operable.
A representative for Montgomery County Police tells TMZ … the ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star was driving a 2017 Maserati late Tuesday night in Potomac, Maryland in what they describe as an aggressive manner — too fast for the conditions, they say.
Police say Huger struck a median and crosswalk sign at an intersection before continuing on and colliding with a parking sign off the roadway where the car came to a rest.
We’re told the airbag deployed in the car but no other passengers were in her vehicle. No word on whether she or anyone else was injured.
The car itself was allegedly damaged so badly it couldn’t be driven and a tow truck was called to retrieve it … the extent of the damage is not yet known.
Cops say KH received multiple citations — unclear exactly what they were for at this time — but, we’re told she was not arrested.
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Karen later released an official statement on the matter.
“Thank you all for your prayers and well wishes during this very frightening experience. I am still in shock from last nights incident, but grateful to be alive today. With the passing of my Beloved Mother, Grief comes and goes in waves, and with Mothers Day approaching it has felt more like a tsunami… Last night I met a girlfriend for dinner, we talked and brought up some very emotionally sensitive topics. I was crying on my way home and saw a car heading right for me. I swerved to avoid the head-on collision, hit the divider and then a tree. I’m hurt, bruised up a bit, but so grateful I am alive! I did receive citations, one of which was unrelated to the incident which is understandable, but what was most surprising is that the car that almost hit me just drove away! I would like to stress, it’s important to understand your emotional state when driving and may this be a reminder to all to use their seatbelts, my Mother may be my Guardian Angel but the seatbelt saved my life.”
Following her statement, various outlets reported that the situation was a bit more serious and that Karen reportedly was charged with a DUI.
According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE, The Real Housewives of Potomac star, 60, was driving her 2017 Maserati when she was stopped by the Montgomery County Police Department in Maryland at 11:50 p.m. on Tuesday. She was officially charged with driving a vehicle while impaired by alcohol and driving while under the influence of alcohol. She has a mandatory court appearance.
The reality star and entrepreneur is also facing charges of negligently driving a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner endangering property, life, and person, as well as recklessly driving a vehicle in wanton and willful disregard for the safety of persons and property.
Other charges include failure to control vehicle speed on the highway to avoid a collision, driving a vehicle in excess of reasonable and prudent speed on the highway, driving a vehicle on the highway with suspended registration, and failure to notify administration of change of address within 30 days.
Bravo and the Montgomery County Police Department did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
A spokesperson for the Montgomery County Police Department earlier confirmed the single-vehicle collision to PEOPLE.
Law enforcement said the television personality crossed a median and struck multiple street signs but was not injured at the time of the crash.
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Our prayers and thoughts are with Karen and her family.
