Alec Baldwin Explains His Hamptons Crash With A Story No One Saw Coming

Alec Baldwin has broken his silence after crashing his wife’s car into a tree in the Hamptons.

The actor shared the full story of what happened during the powerful nor’easter that swept across New York on Monday morning.

Alec, who was with his brother Stephen Baldwin, said they were both lucky to walk away without injuries.

What truly surprised fans, however, was his explanation of how the accident happened.

The “30 Rock” star took to Instagram shortly after the crash to explain what really happened.

According to Alec, the accident occurred when a large truck suddenly cut him off on Montauk Highway.

“Guy cut me off in front of a big garbage truck the size of a whale,” he said.

The 67-year-old was behind the wheel of his wife Hilaria Baldwin’s Range Rover, with his brother Stephen sitting beside him.

Alec explained that to avoid hitting the truck, he slammed into a “big fat tree.”

The impact left the front of the car completely damaged.

Despite the crash, the Hollywood star kept a calm tone as he shared the story with fans, saying, “I’m fine, my brother’s fine.”

He added with regret, “It crushed my car, my wife’s car. I feel bad about that.”

Soon after the crash, East Hampton Police officers arrived at the scene to assist.

Photos published by TMZ showed Alec Baldwin and his brother standing beside the wrecked vehicle, talking with officers and surveying the damage.

Both men appeared uninjured, though the car was badly smashed.

The film producer later praised the officers for their professionalism, saying they were “as nice as can be and pleasant about the whole thing.”

He thanked them for helping manage the situation quickly amid the stormy weather.

Alec also expressed relief that no one else was involved in the crash, adding that the accident was a reminder of how unpredictable life can be.

While Alec handled things in the Hamptons, his wife Hilaria was in Los Angeles, where she had recently been eliminated from “Dancing With the Stars.”

After hearing about the accident, Hilaria shared a message on Instagram to calm fans’ concerns.

“Hey, I’m getting a lot of messages about the accident that Alec was in today,” she said in a short video. “I just want you to know he’s okay. Stephen is okay, everybody is okay. No one was hurt, and that is the most important thing. So I love you and thank you for caring.”

Her kind words echoed Alec’s gratitude. In his own message, he expressed love for his wife, saying, “I’m going to LA to see my family, can’t wait. Going to California to gather my family out there for a few days. I’m still so proud of my wife. Hilaria, I love you more than anything.”

Before the accident, Alec Baldwin had been spending the week in the Hamptons for the Hamptons International Film Festival, where he serves as co-chair of the Executive Committee.

The event, which ran from October 5 to 13, featured film screenings and panels that the “Rust” star helped moderate. Stephen also joined his brother at the event.

Both brothers are part of Hollywood’s well-known Baldwin acting family, which also includes Daniel and William Baldwin.

Stephen is best known for films like “The Usual Suspects” and “Bio-Dome.”

The two had been attending local events and spending time on Long Island before the accident occurred on the final day of the festival.

Alec’s recent ordeal is one of the many challenges he has experienced in recent years.

Recall that in October 2021, tragedy struck during filming of “Rust” when a prop gun he was holding discharged, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injuring the film’s director.

The case against Alec was dismissed in 2024 after prosecutors were found to have withheld key evidence.

Earlier this year, he filed a lawsuit accusing New Mexico prosecutors of malicious prosecution and civil rights violations after he was charged over the shooting.

Through it all, the icon has leaned on his family, his wife, and their seven children for strength.

Now, after yet another close call, Alec has made it clear that he’s thankful to be alive.