**HEARTBREAKING NEWS: Tears Flow as Legendary NASCAR Star Chase Elliott and His Wife Involved in Devastating Car Crash with Three NASCAR Drivers — Racing World in Shock**
**May 2, 2025 | Charlotte, NC | By Rachel Monroe, Motorsport Insider**
In what is being described as one of the most tragic off-track incidents in recent NASCAR history, **Cup Series legend Chase Elliott and his wife, Emily**, were involved in a **violent multi-vehicle car crash** late Thursday night that also involved **three current NASCAR drivers**. The crash occurred just outside Mooresville, North Carolina — a hub for many drivers and race teams.
Officials have confirmed that **emergency medical personnel responded to the scene shortly after 10:35 PM**, where they found multiple vehicles wrecked and at least five individuals injured — two of them critically. Elliott, who recently signed a record-breaking seven-year extension with Hendrick Motorsports, was said to be driving home with his wife after a private team dinner when the crash occurred.
> *“We can confirm that Chase Elliott and his wife Emily were among the individuals involved in the crash,”* said Lieutenant Daniel Price of the Iredell County Sheriff’s Department. *“This is a very serious incident involving multiple members of the NASCAR community.”*
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### THE OTHER DRIVERS INVOLVED
While officials have not released all names publicly, sources close to NASCAR confirmed that the other three drivers involved were:
* **Ryan Blaney (Team Penske)**
* **Bubba Wallace (23XI Racing)**
* **Harrison Burton (Wood Brothers Racing)**
All three were reportedly traveling together in a separate vehicle, returning from a charity karting event just outside Charlotte.
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### CONDITION UPDATES: WHAT WE KNOW
According to a statement released early this morning by Iredell County Medical Center:
* **Chase Elliott** is in *stable condition* with a fractured collarbone and facial lacerations.
* **Emily Elliott**, his wife of two years, remains in *critical but stable condition* with internal injuries. She was airlifted to a trauma center in Winston-Salem.
* **Ryan Blaney** suffered a concussion and fractured ribs.
* **Bubba Wallace** is being treated for a broken arm and shoulder contusion.
* **Harrison Burton** sustained only minor injuries and has already been released from the hospital.
> *“We are grateful that everyone survived,”* said Hendrick Motorsports President Jeff Andrews, his voice cracking with emotion. *“But the road to recovery — physically and emotionally — will be long.”*
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### NASCAR FAMILY REACTS WITH OUTPOURING OF EMOTION
News of the crash hit the NASCAR garage like a thunderclap. Drivers, fans, and teams alike took to social media in the early hours of the morning.
**Denny Hamlin**: *“We’re all just praying for Chase, Emily, Bubba, Ryan, and Harrison. Moments like this remind us how fragile life is.”*
**Kyle Larson**: *“I saw Chase yesterday, laughing and talking about the next race. It’s hard to believe. Everyone please send prayers.”*
**Hendrick Motorsports** has suspended all team activities this weekend and has not named a replacement driver for Elliott at Dover. It’s unclear how long he will be out of competition.
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### WITNESSES AND INVESTIGATION
Eyewitnesses say a semi-truck jackknifed on a wet stretch of Highway 150, causing a chain-reaction crash involving at least five vehicles. Investigators are reviewing dashcam footage and awaiting toxicology reports. No signs of alcohol or reckless driving have been found, and early indications point to **weather and road conditions as primary factors**.
> *“It happened so fast,”* said one bystander. *“I saw a flash of headlights and then it was just metal and smoke everywhere.”*
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### TEARS, PRAYERS, AND UNCERTAINTY
Across North Carolina — and the broader NASCAR nation — fans are holding candlelight vigils outside hospitals and race shops. Thousands have flooded social media with the hashtag **#PrayForChase** and **#NASCARStrong**, showing overwhelming support.
> *“They’re not just drivers,”* said one fan, holding a #9 hat in tears. *“They’re part of our family. And our hearts are breaking tonight.”*
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### WHAT COMES NEXT?
NASCAR has not yet confirmed if the upcoming **Dover race weekend** will be postponed, but discussions are reportedly underway. Teams are focusing on supporting the families of those injured.
Emily Elliott, still in critical condition, remains the center of concern. A family spokesperson said the next 48 hours will be “absolutely critical.”
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**A community known for competition now comes together for compassion.**
As the recovery begins and investigations continue, one thing is certain: **NASCAR has been shaken to its core — but its heart is stronger than ever.**
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