Jared Padalecki Is ‘On The Mend’ After Car Accident

On Tuesday night, Jared Padalecki let his fans know that he was okay.

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He was noticeably absent from a fan convention in New Jersey over the weekend.

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“Supernatural” costar Jensen Ackles revealed that Jared had been in a car accident.

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He said that the car was a wreck and Jared was lucky to be alive.

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He also stated that Jared was a passenger. The identity of the driver is unknown.

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Jared took to Twitter to thank fans for the “outpouring of love.”

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He said he’s “on the mend” and will return to filming later this week.

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He added, “I’m so lucky to have had the best care and be surrounded by people who love me.”

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“So grateful for everyone,” he concluded.

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