Real Housewives of Potomac star Karen Huger involved in car accident

Karen Huger from The Real Housewives of Potomac was recently involved in a car accident in Maryland, and was charged with a DUI and DWI.

The Real Housewives of Potomac ‘Grande Dame’ Karen Huger is an OG on the show, and was recently involved in a car accident that led to a DUI.

According to TMZ, Karen was involved in a car crash this past week. The damage was so bad that the car can’t even be fixed.

Karen’s car was damaged after the accident

The police reported that the RHOP star was driving her 2017 Maserati aggressively at night in Montgomery County on March 19.

Karen hit a median and crosswalk sign in an intersection then crashed into a parking sign before the car came to a stop. The airbag was also deployed due to the accident.

The RHOP housewife’s car was towed and she wasn’t arrested by the police, but she was asked for proof after the accident occurred.

Karen charged with DUI after car accident

On March 20, a day after the accident, Karen spoke to TMZ and explained what happened.

“Thank you all for your prayers and well wishes during this very frightening experience. I am still in shock from last nights incident, but grateful to be alive today,” she said.

“With the passing of my beloved mother, grief comes and goes in waves, and with Mother’s Day approaching, it has felt more like a tsunami.”

Karen added that the accident happened after she met one of her friends for dinner, and emotionally sensitive topics were discussed. She noted that the accident gave her bruises, but she’s grateful to be alive because she wore a seatbelt.

TMZ later reported that Karen was charged with a DUI, and had other traffic violations against her before this accident. She will receive a DWI charge in addition to a DUI.

The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 8 reunion begins on March 31, and the women won’t be able to grill Karen about the accident since it was already filmed.

However, The ‘Grande Dame’ will likely be called out for other storylines that happened during the season such as when she feuded with Mia Thornton and celebrated her milestone 60th birthday with the cast.

Karen has had many scandals on RHOP, such as being accused of cheating on her husband Ray Huger. The couple was also confronted about their tax problems.

The Grande Dame has weathered the drama over the years, and still remains a fan-favorite as one of the franchise’s long-standing housewives.

The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 8 reunion part 1 airs on Sunday, March 31 at 8:00 p.m. ET on Bravo.