“American Pickers” Star Mike Wolfe & Girlfriend Hospitalized After Major Car Crash
American Pickers star Mike Wolfe and his girlfriend, Leticia Klein, are recovering after a serious car accident in Tennessee that left both hospitalized and shaken.
The Shocking Accident
The crash occurred on December 12, when the couple was traveling in a vintage blue Porsche. The car was reportedly totaled, according to Wolfe, who shared the update in an Instagram Stories post (now expired).
Despite the severity of the wreck, Wolfe reassured fans that both he and Leticia are on the road to recovery and expressed gratitude for the excellent medical care they received.
Leticia Klein’s Injuries
Leticia Klein, a model and activist, gave a personal health update on her own Instagram Stories, revealing she had suffered multiple serious injuries, including:
Fractures to her jaw, sternum, and ribs,
A collapsed lung,
Spinal swelling.
She also confirmed that her jaw is currently wired shut, making eating and speaking difficult. Still, Leticia kept a positive outlook, writing: “I still got my brain, and that’s all that matters.”
Mike Wolfe’s Career & Personal Life
Wolfe has been the face of American Pickers on the History Channel since 2010, where he became a household name among antique collectors and reality TV fans.
He once co-hosted the show with Frank Fritz, who departed in 2021 following a public falling out with Wolfe. Fritz tragically passed away last year at the age of 60.
Wolfe and Leticia Klein reportedly began dating in 2021, shortly after his divorce from ex-wife Jodie Faith. He shares a 13-year-old daughter with Jodie.
Hope After the Tragedy
While the accident left both Wolfe and Klein badly injured, the couple remains thankful to be alive. Wolfe described the ordeal as a test of strength but emphasized that there is “light at the end of the tunnel” as they continue their recovery journey together.
