Alec Baldwin and Brother Stephen Involved in Harrowing Car Crash in the Hamptons — Both Escape Unharmed as Range Rover Slams Into Tree
In a dramatic turn of events, actor Alec Baldwin and his brother Stephen were involved in a single‑vehicle crash Monday afternoon in East Hampton, New York. Their white Range Rover collided head‑on with a tree along Montauk Highway, just steps from Alec’s seasonal property, during heavy rain and stormy conditions.
What Happened
According to multiple outlets, including People magazine, Alec, 67, was driving the SUV with Stephen, 59, as the only passenger. The road conditions were poor, as a nor’easter was sweeping through the region, bringing rain and reduced visibility. Sources say the vehicle’s front end was badly damaged, but both Baldwins emerged from the wreckage physically unscathed. Eyewitness photos show the hood crumpled against the tree.
Law enforcement responded swiftly, and both Baldwin brothers were seen speaking with officers. Alec later posted on Instagram acknowledging the crash, saying, “I’m fine … my brother’s fine.” He claimed that a large garbage truck cut him off, forcing him to swerve into the tree to avoid collision.
He also revealed the vehicle involved was his wife Hilaria’s Range Rover, adding a note of regret for damaging it: “I crushed my wife’s car … I feel bad about that.”
Context & Aftermath
The timing of the crash adds a layer of intrigue. Alec Baldwin had been in the Hamptons participating in the Hamptons International Film Festival, where he holds a leadership role as co‑chair of the Board Executive Committee. He arrived after also appearing at the Buffalo International Film Festival over the weekend.
The crash brings additional scrutiny to Baldwin, who’s been under public and legal glare since the 2021 Rust tragedy, where a prop gun discharged on set, fatally wounding cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Though the criminal charges were dropped, the incident still looms large in his public narrative.
As of now, no formal statements have been released by Baldwin’s legal team or representatives, and police investigations are ongoing.
