They were mid-bite when an SUV shattered the wall beside them in what became a near-death moment

19 August 2025

Patrick Blackwood and Nina Santiago at CuVee's Culinary Creations. Credit : NINAUNRATED/Instagram

Nina Santiago best known online as NinaUnrated and influencer Patrick Blackwood were filming a food video inside Houston’s CuVee’s Culinary Creations on August 17, 2025, when everything changed in a heartbeat. As the two settled into their sandwiches, an SUV suddenly smashed through the restaurant’s glass wall directly adjacent to their booth, sending shards raining down in a shocking blur of motion. The pair, caught mid‑bite in the now‑viral clip, were thrown into chaos and pain, their table sent flying as glass exploded around them.

The abrupt crash landed both influencers in the hospital, wounded by cuts and shattered glass. Santiago, visibly hurt, later shared haunting images on Instagram selfies in a hospital bed showing bloodied gashes across her face and hands, and additional snapshots of Blackwood bleeding in an ambulance. She captioned the post with gratitude and reflection, declaring, “Tomorrow is not promised… this could’ve been our last meal,” urging fans to forgive, let go, and cherish loved ones.

Further details emerged in reports citing the driver’s account: she had intended to enter the restaurant for a private event but apparently failed to keep the vehicle in park. Without realizing, the SUV rolled forward with considerable force and darted through the façade. Authorities have deemed the incident a freak accident, noting no evidence of impairment, and the driver herself escaped uninjured.

CuVee’s Culinary Creations responded swiftly on social media, reposting the raw video and expressing relief that no one was more seriously hurt. The restaurant also pledged to continue serving its community, reaffirming its resilience after a weekend that was anything but ordinary.

Despite the trauma, Sandra and Blackwood demonstrated remarkable resolve. In footage uploaded later, they returned to the restaurant for brunch grateful to be alive, embracing the moment with renewed perspective. Their story, gripping and unsettling, prompted an outpouring of concern from fans and strangers alike, many of whom commended Blackwood’s instinct to shield his partner at the moment of impact.

This incident underscores how abruptly life can pivot. One moment they were filming food content, the next they were survivors of a violent and surreal accident. It’s a reminder of how unpredictable life is, how quickly the mundane can turn extraordinary, and how courage can bloom in the most vulnerable moments.