Were YouTube Influencers Nina Santiago and Patrick Blackwood's lives put at risk for views? Watch the shocking SUV crash viral video

YouTube couple car crash viral video: Popular social media influencers and YouTube couple Nina Santiago and Patrick Blackwood were caught in a terrifying accident while filming a food review at Cuvee’s Culinary Creations on August 18, as per a report.

Viral Moment Captured on Video as SUV Crashes Into Cuvee’s Culinary Creations

The pair, known for their engaging eating shows on YouTube, were mid-bite when an SUV suddenly smashed through the restaurant’s glass window just inches away from them, according to a report by Parade.

A video of the incident, which quickly went viral, shows the couple scrambling out of their booth they were sitting in as glass shattered over, as per the report.



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“Could’ve Been Our Last Meal,” Says NinaUnrated

Santiago, who goes by NinaUnrated online on social media platforms, later shared photos on Instagram revealing cuts and bruises on her face and arms, according to the report. Blackwood also appeared to have sustained injuries, including cuts on his face and chest, reported Parade.

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She wrote, "I’m beyond grateful to be alive after an SUV crashed through the glass wall at @cuveesculinarycreations in Houston, TX, shattering everything while @iampatrickblackwood and I recorded an eating show," as per the Instagram post. Santiago shared that, "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," as per the social media post.

Reflecting on the traumatic event, Santiago added, “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," as quoted in her post.

Cuvee’s Culinary Creations also shared footage of the crash on their Instagram Story, expressing relief that no one was seriously hurt, according to the Parade report. The restaurant wrote that, “It was definitely a crazy weekend at Cuvees. We’re just thanking God everyone is safe!” as quoted in the report.

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Police Call Incident a ‘Freak Accident’

Authorities investigated the incident and confirmed that the driver was not impaired, according to the Parade report. The police reportedly said that the crash was a “freak accident,” and the driver did not suffer any injuries, as per the Parade report.

Unrated EX Files Video Goes Viral, Shows Terrifying Moment of Accident

The couple also shared the full video of their crash on their YouTube channel, 'Unrated EX Files', which went viral and gained attention and symapathy from their subscribers. In the description, they wrote, "Hey everyone, it's ‪@NinaUnrated‬ and ‪@PatrickBlackwood‬ here, and we can't even begin to express how incredibly fortunate we feel to be alive after what happened to us. We were just sitting in a cozy booth at our favorite restaurant, enjoying happy hour with an amazing spread salmon sliders, presidential oysters, a macaroni and cheese flight (classic, lobster, and truffle), shrimp and grits, and some refreshing drinks," as per the video.

The video's description highlighted that, "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."

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Unrated EX Files concluded the video description, saying, "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. We truly feel like we've been given a second chance, and we're committed to making the most of it. We're aiming to be beyond great amazing and we're working on ourselves every day to become better people and crush our goals. We wish you all the best in life. Stay safe out there because life is so unexpected. That SUV came out of nowhere, and all we were doing was enjoying a simple meal."

Santiago first rose to fame as a social media influencer, while Blackwood is known for his athletic and fitness background, as reported by Parade. Together, they both had gained popularity on YouTube for their food reviews before the accident occurred, according to the report.

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FAQs

What happened to Nina Santiago and Patrick Blackwood?
While filming a food review, an SUV crashed through a restaurant window just inches from where they were sitting.

Where can I watch the full video?
The full footage of the incident is available on their YouTube channel, Unrated EX Files.