Actor James Woods says God and his Jeep saved him from a near-catastrophic pileup in Colorado.
The 68-year-old actor and six other drivers wrecked in the Glenwood Canyon portion of I-70 on Monday.
Woods recounted the crash, which nearly sent him over a cliff, in more than a dozen tweets.
He wrote another man was driving 75 mph on icy roads and spun out. According to Woods, he hit a wall trying to avoid the other vehicle, and spun in the opposite direction going 60 mph.
“Huge drop 100 feet into river below, but the guardrail held. I managed to pull out and slide down out of oncoming traffic,” he tweeted.
According to Post Independent, CDOT confirmed a multiple-vehicle wreck happened near the Hanging Lake exit.
Woods adds he did not hit another vehicle but did hit the wall hard. No one died but some of the people involved were hurt. Woods said he suffered a concussion, and apologized for “rambling.”
“I was in my 4WD Jeep Grand Cherokee. That Jeep saved my life. An old tank.”
The Academy Award nominee repeatedly praised the emergency responders, tow truck driver and people in Glenwood Springs for coming to his aid. He thanked each EMT by name and shared his tow truck driver’s phone number, saying he’s the best in town.
“I can’t say enough about the lovely people of Glenwood Springs, CO and nearby who were so kind.”
Woods tweeted Tuesday, as the storm rolled through eastern Colorado, that he was "on the road again."
Woods has been nominated for two Oscars for Salvador and Ghosts of Mississippi, and has won Emmy Awards and Golden Globes.
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
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
