James Woods on 7-Car Glenwood Canyon Crash: "Sorry...Little Concussion"

This week's snow storm didn't only impact Coloradans. A Hollywood celebrity had a weather-related wipe-out — and unlike the folks who voiced their frustration on Twitter about absent snowplows and weather douches, he had only positive things to say about the personnel who came to his rescue. Actor James Woods —...

By Michael Roberts

December 16, 2015

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This week's snow storm didn't only impact Coloradans. A Hollywood celebrity had a weather-related wipe-out — and unlike the folks who voiced their frustration on Twitter about absent snowplows and weather douches, he had only positive things to say about the personnel who came to his rescue.

Actor James Woods — a three-time Emmy winner and two-time Academy Award nominee — used his Twitter account to document and recap a seven-vehicle crash that took place on Monday, December 14 near the Hanging Lake exit in Glenwood Canyon.

According to Woods, he didn't hit any other vehicles, but he did smash into a guardrail, albeit not so hard that he plunged into the river beyond it.

Amid his praise of everyone involved, he also makes a casual reference to having suffered a concussion. However, that didn't stop him from hitting the highway again yesterday afternoon.

Here's the complete thread.

Huge thanks to EMT's (Laura) and Colorado S. P. (Officer O'Brien) and ER at Glenwood Springs (Dr. Orman, Katie, Rachel, Danielle), VicAAA
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) December 15, 2015

God smiled on me today. I am so happy to be alive.
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) December 15, 2015

Rockies, guy doing 75+ in an ice storm spun out. I hit right wall to avoid him, spun 180, hit left wall sliding backwards going 60 mph.
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) December 15, 2015

Huge drop 100 feet into river below, but the guardrail held. I managed to pull out and slide down out of oncoming traffic. Six car pileup.
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) December 15, 2015

I slid below it. No deaths. Banged up. Car wrecked. Good to be alive. Glad everybody survived.
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) December 15, 2015

Every person I dealt with here in Colorado was just superb, professional and caring. Victor at AAA and Kathy who got my stuff from car.
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) December 15, 2015

Including me it was a seven car crash, I guess. Police told me I'm the only one who didn't hit anybody else. I just crashed into the walls.
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) December 15, 2015

I was in my 4WD Jeep Grand Cherokee. That Jeep saved my life. An old tank.
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) December 15, 2015

I tell you one thing, I admire the fire and police personnel and tow truck drivers out there in storms on dangerous roads. God bless them.
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) December 15, 2015

Sorry I'm rambling. Little concussion. Thanks for all the lovely words of support, everybody. Please drive safely for the Holidays.
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) December 15, 2015

.@K_D_Baldwin That treacherous Glenwood Canyon part of I-70 going west. No shoulders, 6% downgrade. Two hours laters two rigs jackknifed.
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) December 15, 2015

.@FredBrooklyn I was very surprised they didn't deploy. We figured it's because the car was sliding backwards across the ice when it hit.
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) December 15, 2015

It is very to me moving that you are all so caring. I'm doing great and plan to regroup tomorrow, but I'm deeply grateful for all of you.
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) December 15, 2015

.@CraigAllan_Esq @K_D_Baldwin Oh yeah, and four wheel drive. I rotate, inspect and change my tires religiously. I also use winter tires...
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) December 15, 2015

This is the fabulous Victor from AAA and Valley Towing. Guardian angel!!! 970-945-8120 The best guy ever... pic.twitter.com/Von2PmmpUd
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) December 15, 2015

I can't say enough about the lovely people in Glenwood Springs, CO and nearby who were so kind. Manuela at HIE, who unpacked my wrecked car.
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) December 15, 2015

On the road again... pic.twitter.com/pmqXBHaYne
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) December 15, 2015

Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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