Gypsy Rose Blanchard has responded to a woman who accused her of sideswiping a car in Louisiana, explaining that she was having her hair extensions removed ahead of an upcoming funeral. The reported October 17 incident caused minor property damage, but no injuries or arrests were reported.
The exchange unfolded in the comments of a Facebook post about the crash. The woman who shared the post expressed frustration over the incident, while Blanchard offered her explanation in a public reply.
The incident comes during a difficult period for Blanchard following the reported death of Ken Urker, her former fiancé and the father of their daughter, Aurora.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Explains Why She Was Getting Her Hair Extensions Removed
A Facebook user described the reported collision in a post that drew attention online.
“2026 is wild. Just got sideswiped by Gypsy Rose. FML,” the user wrote, according to TMZ’s report.
Another Facebook post shared by Tucker Simmons included photographs showing damage to a white car. The images appeared to show a dented driver’s-side door and several scuff marks. A photograph of a police report was also included in the post.
In the comments, Shana Pellegrin criticized Blanchard’s reported activities before the collision. Pellegrin alleged that Blanchard had been returning from getting her hair done in Kenner and said the incident nearly pushed her into a Walgreens flowerbed.
The comment also questioned why Blanchard appeared to be getting ready for an interview during a period of personal loss.
Blanchard responded directly to the criticism, explaining that she was not simply getting her hair done for a social outing.
“I was getting my extension taken out because I have a funeral to go to in the coming weeks. Again have a blessed day,” Blanchard wrote, according to the Facebook exchange.
Her response offered context for why she had been at a hair appointment. However, the social media exchange itself does not establish the full circumstances of the reported collision or determine responsibility for the damage.
What Louisiana State Police Said About the Crash
According to TMZ, Louisiana State Police Troop C confirmed that troopers investigated a minor crash involving Blanchard in Terrebonne Parish on October 17.
Authorities reportedly said the incident resulted in minor property damage and that nobody was injured. No arrests were made.
The available information does not indicate that police announced any criminal charges in connection with the collision.
The incident attracted attention online after photographs of the damaged vehicle and the reported police paperwork were shared on Facebook. Blanchard’s response subsequently became part of the discussion surrounding the crash.
Although social media posts have helped spread details of the incident, the claims made by individuals online should be distinguished from information attributed to law enforcement.
The Crash Comes During a Difficult Time for Gypsy Rose Blanchard
The reported collision comes amid personal difficulties for Blanchard following the reported death of Ken Urker, her former fiancé and the father of their daughter, Aurora.
The loss has added an emotional backdrop to the online exchange, particularly because the funeral mentioned in Blanchard’s comment was part of her explanation for removing her hair extensions.
Blanchard became widely known through the case involving her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard, and later attracted renewed public attention through television appearances and reality programming.
Her personal life and public statements have continued to draw interest on social media, where discussions about her relationships and experiences frequently generate strong reactions.
In this case, the reported crash, photographs of the vehicle damage and Blanchard’s response have become the main focus of the discussion.
For now, the information attributed to Louisiana State Police indicates that the October 17 incident involved minor property damage, with no reported injuries or arrests. Further details about the circumstances of the collision have not been established by the information available in the cited reports.