COLUMBIA, Tenn. (WKRC) – “American Pickers” star Mike Wolfe and his girlfriend, Leticia Cline, were involved in a serious car crash in Columbia, Tennessee, on Friday.
Wolfe, 61, shared news of the accident on Instagram, posting an image of his damaged blue vintage vehicle, according to FOX News. Both Wolfe and Cline are currently recovering, with Cline in the hospital due to extensive injuries.
“By the grace of God, we’re both safe and okay,” Wolfe stated. He confirmed that Cline is expected to make a full recovery despite her injuries, which include a broken jaw, broken ribs, a sternum injury, a collapsed lung, and swelling on her spine.
Cline, who also shared Wolfe’s post, described the moment of impact, noting her jaw hit the shattered window. She mentioned her mouth will be wired shut as part of her treatment.
Wolfe later updated fans, stating, “It’s been a rough nite but now there’s light at the end of the tunnel,” and expressed gratitude for the support received. Cline posted additional images, including a photo of Wolfe beside her as she rested in her hospital bed wearing a neck brace. She indicated that she may require surgery shortly.
Authorities have not released specific details about the crash dynamics, including the number of vehicles involved or exact conditions surrounding the incident. The investigation is ongoing.