Minnie Driver credits Kia electric car for saving her life in French crash

British actress Minnie Driver, known for her role in "Good Will Hunting," narrowly escaped a serious car accident in rural France. The incident, which she described as not being her fault, involved another vehicle running a stop sign at high speed.

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We crawled out, but we were able to get out alive.

Driver recounted the harrowing experience on social media, stating that she and fellow actor Ben Homewood were involved in the crash. While she managed to exit the vehicle, albeit by crawling, she expressed gratitude for being alive.

"We crawled out, but we were able to get out alive," Driver said, wearing a neck brace. She attributed her survival to the "360-degree airbags and the robust structure of the car." The actress specifically highlighted the Kia EV2, a compact electric SUV, for its protective capabilities.

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Our fault was absolutely none. It was a collision with a vehicle that was speeding through a stop sign.

Despite still experiencing emotional shock and some physical discomfort, including a neck sprain, Driver is recovering. The incident underscores the critical role vehicle safety features can play in mitigating the severity of accidents.

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The 360-degree airbags and the robust structure of the car were the key reasons that saved both our lives.