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 Mike Wolfe Car Accident: American Pickers Star and Girlfriend Injured in Tennessee Crash,

Columbia, TN — September 15, 2025

Mike Wolfe, the longtime host of American Pickers, was involved in a serious car accident on the evening of September 12 in Columbia, Tennessee. The crash left his vintage blue Impala severely damaged and sent his girlfriend, Leticia Cline, to the hospital with multiple injuries.

Wolfe broke the news via Instagram Stories, posting a photo of the wrecked vehicle and writing:

“Leticia and I were involved in a car accident last evening in Columbia, TN. By the grace of God, we’re both safe and okay.”

He later thanked fans for their prayers and support, adding that it had been a “rough night” but there was “light at the end of the tunnel”.

Cline, 46, shared her own update from the hospital, revealing she suffered:

A broken jaw in multiple places

Broken ribs and sternum

A collapsed lung

Severe spinal swelling

She is expected to undergo surgery and make a full recovery. “My mouth will be wired shut but I still got my brain and that’s all that matters,” she wrote.

The accident comes shortly after American Pickers wrapped its 27th season. Wolfe had also announced a new History Channel series and made his film debut in Day of Reckoning. He and Cline were working on tourism campaigns and Harley-Davidson promotions at the time of the crash.

 Mike Wolfe and Leticia Cline Survive Serious Car Crash in Tennessee

Mike Wolfe Car Accident

Columbia, TN — September 13, 2025

Mike Wolfe, the longtime star of American Pickers, and his girlfriend Leticia Cline were recently involved in a serious car accident in Columbia, Tennessee. The crash, which occurred on the evening of September 12, left Wolfe’s vintage blue Impala severely damaged and sent Cline to the hospital with multiple injuries2.

Wolfe broke the news via Instagram Stories, sharing a photo of the mangled vehicle and a heartfelt message:

“Leticia and I were involved in a car accident last evening in Columbia, TN. By the grace of God, we're both safe and okay.”

While Wolfe escaped with minor injuries, Cline suffered significant trauma. She later posted from her hospital bed, revealing she had sustained:

A broken jaw in multiple places

Broken ribs and sternum

A collapsed lung

Severe spinal swelling

Despite the severity, doctors expect her to make a full recovery. “My mouth will be wired shut but I still got my brain and that’s all that matters,” she wrote.

The accident comes during a rare hiatus for American Pickers, which wrapped its 27th season in August. Wolfe had recently announced a new History Channel series, History’s Greatest Picks, and made his film debut in The Reckoning. He also manages two short-term rental properties, one of which opened earlier this year3.

Leticia Cline, a former journalist and model, has been dating Wolfe since 2021. The couple’s relationship has been publicly visible, often sharing moments from their travels and restoration projects.

Fans and fellow pickers have flooded social media with messages of support. Wolfe expressed gratitude for the outpouring of prayers, saying,

“I truly believe in the power of group prayers. Thank you to all of you that have sent them to us.”

As of now, the cause of the accident remains undisclosed. Authorities have not released an official report, and Wolfe has asked for privacy while they recover.