Gypsy Rose Blanchard Accused of Sideswiping Driver in Crash
Louisiana State Police investigated a minor crash involving Gypsy Rose Blanchard in Terrebonne Parish on Oct. 17. Another driver says Blanchard sideswiped her.
- Police reported minor property damage, no injuries and no arrests.
- A source says sun glare contributed to the crash at a Houma intersection.
- The same source says Blanchard had valid car insurance.
- The other driver posted on Facebook what she called the collision report.
Why it matters: The crash itself was minor. It drew attention because it came weeks after Urker, the father of Blanchard's daughter, died.
- Urker was found dead Oct. 1 at his Louisiana home.
- Blanchard has proposed what she calls Kenan's Law against cyberbullying.
How 4 sources split on this story
Where they split: The outlets agree on the police facts but differ on emphasis. TMZ stressed sun glare and Blanchard's grief, while the Daily Mail highlighted the other driver's criticism and Blanchard's criminal history.
Center coverage, 1 sources: The center presents the crash as a minor wreck during a painful period for Blanchard, with sun glare as a factor.
Right coverage, 3 sources: The right ties the crash to Urker's death and to Blanchard's past, giving weight to the other driver's account.
What’s next: Blanchard has not responded to TMZ's request for comment.
- An autopsy on Urker is complete, and results are still pending.
- Who was at fault in the crash?
- What will Urker's autopsy show about his cause of death?
