Jax Taylor was involved in a minor car accident on Wednesday, November 20, Us Weekly can confirm. “Jax was involved in what he believed to be a minor fender bender yesterday afternoon when his vehicle bumped into the rear end of the car in front of him while at a red light,” a rep for Taylor, 45, says in a statement shared with Us the next day. “The driver immediately stepped out of his vehicle, enraged which caused an unpleasant interaction between both parties.
” TMZ was first to report the news, claiming that Taylor bumped into another car while stopped at a red light in Los Angeles. The Valley star and the other driver subsequently exited their cars to survey any potential damage to the involved vehicles. Taylor appeared to leave the scene without exchanging insurance details with the other individual in photos obtained by the outlet.
“Jax saw no visible damage to either vehicle and no apparent injuries to either involved and therefore proceeded to leave the scene,” Taylor’s rep continues in the statement. “Since this altercation, Jax has filed a claim with his insurance company to investigate further into the details and will follow the recommendations provided by his insurance company.” Taylor, who has not further addressed the situation, has been navigating a difficult time in his personal life.
His wife, Brittany Cartwright , filed for divorce in August and requested primary custody of their 3-year-old son, Cruz. Weeks later, Taylor voluntarily entere.