Dylan Walsh, best known for Nip/Tuck, reportedly suffered a stroke shortly before a recent car crash in Rumson, New Jersey. The 61-year-old actor and four family members were travelling when their vehicle veered into the southbound lane, striking two utility poles. Police initially noted that Walsh appeared “very red and looked very confused” at the scene, and empty cans of White Claw Hard Seltzer were found in the car.
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Walsh’s representative told TMZ that while he did have “some drinks beforehand”, it was a “sudden stroke” that caused the accident. The spokesperson added that Walsh’s blood alcohol level was below the legal limit and suggested that other passengers had been drinking after a day at the beach. No further details about Walsh’s health have been provided.
The actor now faces six motor vehicle violations. Police have not issued additional comments on the investigation, leaving some aspects of the incident unclear. The focus remains on Walsh’s sudden medical emergency rather than alleged intoxication.
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Shortly after the crash, Walsh’s wife, Leslie Bourque-Walsh, referenced the accident in a now-deleted Facebook post. She wrote: “It was our family who was involved in the car accident on River Road yesterday afternoon. We just want to thank everyone who took care of us in this scary time.”
