Food Influencers Sit Down for Meal, Then SUV Crashes Through the Window

Newsweek

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Two influencers filming a food review video inside a Houston restaurant inadvertently captured the terrifying moment an SUV crashed through the glass wall beside their table, showering them with shards in the middle of their meal.
Content creators Patrick Blackwood and Nina Unrated, were recording at Cuvee Culinary Creations in Houston, Texas, on August 16, 2025, when the shocking incident unfolded.
The duo had been showcasing an array of dishes—from parmesan and lemon pepper wings to lamb chops and shrimp-and-grits martinis—while joking with staff and viewers about the flavors.
Just seconds before the crash, Blackwood enthusiastically commented on the food: "Can I be upfront with you? I'm not a guy that hates grits, but this is the one, huh?"
Within moments, the restaurant's calm atmosphere shifted as the window beside their booth exploded when a black SUV plowed into the dining area, sending their table and plates flying across the floor.
Newsweek reached out to Cuvee Culinary Creations via email for comment.
Patrick Blackwood and Nina Unrated, as the SUV crashed into the window to their right.
Patrick Blackwood and Nina Unrated, as the SUV crashed into the window to their right.
Nina Unrated, @UnratedExFiles, YouTube & Patrick Blackwood, @iampatrickblackwood, Instagram
Severe shock
Blackwood instinctively pushed Nina out of the way, and the video showed him covered in shards of glass as stunned staff rushed forward to help.
"I remember the moment of impact vividly," Unrated told Newsweek. "At first, I was in severe shock and extremely scared—I thought I was going to die.
"I felt wet everywhere, so I knew there was some bleeding, but I didn't know the extent of my injuries until about five or 10 minutes later," she said.
Emergency services, including the fire department and Houston police, responded swiftly, and the pair were rushed to the hospital.
Newsweek reached out to the Houston Police Department out of working hours for comment.
A picture of moments before the crash, and moments after as the pair jumped away from the smashing window.
A picture of moments before the crash, and moments after as the pair jumped away from the smashing window.
Nina Unrated, @UnratedExFiles, YouTube & Patrick Blackwood, @iampatrickblackwood, Instagram
Injuries and recovery
The pair walked out of the hospital later that day, but suffered a series of injuries as a result of the crash. Blackwood required seven staples in his right thigh, three staples in his back, and stitches behind his ear. He also endured multiple cuts across his face and body.
Unrated received three stitches on her right arm, a butterfly stitch on her left forearm, and sustained a small facial cut.
"We both walked away without any major injuries—we're so lucky to be alive," Unrated said.
The pair believe their survival was no accident. "Our guardian angel—our dog Loyal, who passed away on November 20, 2024—protected us. I don't know how or why I survived, but there has to be a reason and a purpose," Unrated explained.
"Life is so precious, and this has reminded me to cherish every single moment," she added.
The pair shared the full video of the review, and crash, to their YouTube page @UnratedExFiles yesterday, where it's since been viewed more than 100,000 times
The pair shared the full video of the review, and crash, to their YouTube page @UnratedExFiles yesterday, where it's since been viewed more than 100,000 times
Nina Unrated, @UnratedExFiles, YouTube & Patrick Blackwood, @iampatrickblackwood, Instagram
The pair shared the full video of the review, and crash, to their YouTube page
@UnratedEXFiles yesterday, where it's since been viewed more than 100,000 times, as they said: "That SUV came out of nowhere, and all we were doing was enjoying a simple meal."
In the caption, they relayed their horrifying ordeal, saying: "We were laughing, having a great time, and right as we tapped our sliders together in a "boom!" cheers moment, out of nowhere, this SUV came barreling through the glass wall at 35-40 mph.
"No warning at all glass shattered everywhere, chaos erupted, and it hit right next to Patrick on the outside of the booth. We were inches from disaster, but by some miracle, we're both okay, just shaken and forever changed.
"This terrifying experience has made us realize just how precious life is. Tomorrow is not promised do what you want to do today, live happy today, let go of everything holding you back, and forgive everybody. You don't have time for that nonsense."