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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
YouTube influencers Nina Santiago and Patrick Blackwood narrowly escape after car crashes through restaurant window as they shoot food video
Popular YouTube food reviewers Nina Santiago , known as NinaUnrated, and Patrick Blackwood are trending worldwide after a terrifying SUV crashed through the glass wall of Cuvee's Culinary Creations in Houston, Texas, while they were filming a food review. The couple was mid-bite into several dishes when the vehicle suddenly smashed through the restaurant window beside their booth, sending shards of glass flying directly at them. In the viral footage, Blackwood can be seen instinctively pushing Santiago away just as the SUV crashes through, narrowly avoiding serious injury. The dramatic moment quickly went viral on social media , drawing sympathy and shock from viewers around the world. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo — FearedBuck (@FearedBuck) Injuries and aftermath Santiago shared photos on Instagram showing cuts across her face and arms, while Blackwood also sustained facial and chest bruising. Despite their injuries, both described themselves as 'beyond grateful' to be alive. 'It hit us directly—me on his left, him on my right—as I bit into a delicious salmon slider. Out of nowhere, but we survived,' Santiago wrote. Reflecting on the terrifying encounter, she added, 'Life's too short for grudges or anger. Let go, forgive, live in the now, and cherish those around you. This could've been our last meal.' Live Events Cuvee's Culinary Creations posted the incident video on Instagram, expressing relief that everyone was safe despite the chaos and damage. Cause and investigation Authorities have launched an investigation into the crash, which police are describing as a 'freak accident.' TMZ reports that the driver, who remains unidentified, was not impaired at the time of the crash and did not sustain injuries. The SUV apparently malfunctioned or was involved in a sudden loss of control moments before crashing into the restaurant. About the influencers Nina Santiago first rose to fame as a social media influencer and food reviewer on YouTube, while Patrick Blackwood is an athlete and fitness trainer who has also gained popularity for his engaging food content. Nina Santiago, known as NinaUnrated, commands a strong social media presence with approximately 396,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel ' NINAUNRATED EATS ,' where she shares food reviews and lifestyle content. Her channel has accumulated over 12.5 million views, reflecting a dedicated and engaged audience. Patrick Blackwood, her partner, also has a considerable following through their joint social media content, including YouTube and Instagram, where they showcase their culinary adventures and fitness lifestyle.
Indian Express
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘This could've been our last meal': Car crashes through Texas restaurant as YouTubers Patrick Blackwood, NinaUnrated film burger review
Two popular food YouTubers narrowly escaped a tragedy in Texas after a car came crashing into the restaurant where they were filming a burger review. Patrick Blackwood, a Czech Bowl Champion, and Nina Santiago, better known online as NinaUnrated, had just sat down at CuVee's Culinary Creations in Houston to record a burger review when the vehicle came crashing through the glass wall beside them. Food reviewers NinaUnrated and Patrick Blackwood were involved in a crash while filming. — Pop Crave (@PopCrave) August 18, 2025 Both were left injured. Photos shared by Nina on Instagram showed cuts and bruises on their face, arms, and chest. She recalled the terrifying moment in her caption: 'I'm beyond grateful to be alive after an SUV crashed through the wall at @cuveesculinarycreations in Houston, TX, shattering everything while @iampatrickblackwood and I recorded an eating show.' Nina described how she had just bitten into a salmon slider when the SUV struck: 'It hit us directly, me on his left, him on my right, as I bit into a delicious salmon slider. Out of nowhere, but we survived.' A post shared by @NINAUNRATED (@ninaunrated) The cause of the crash remains unclear, with authorities yet to confirm who was behind the wheel. In the meantime, Nina used her post to reflect on how the near-death experience shifted her perspective: 'This experience showed me who truly matters; life's too short for grudges or anger. Let go, forgive, live in the now, and cherish those around you—this could've been our last meal.' She also credited a higher power and her late dog, writing, 'Thankful to the universe and our angel pup Loyal, who passed in Nov 2024 and protected us from above.' The crash video has gone viral on social media platforms, and netizens took to the comments to share their views on it. Many came in defence of the couple, while many others called it staged. A user wrote, 'This is like the end of the final destination movies when the characters think they cheated death and then some crazy shit happens at the end as the credits roll.' Another user commented, 'It's a miracle they got away mostly unscathed. It could have easily killed both of them. It slammed right into where they were sitting.' A third person commented, 'I really hope this isn't staged, cos crazy what people do for content these days.'
