'Days of Our Lives' Star Freddie Smith & Girlfriend Alyssa Tabit In Serious Car Crash: Details

Days of Our Lives actor Freddie Smith, 26, and his girlfriend Alyssa Tabit were seriously injured in a car accident Tuesday, October 7.

As the Associated Press reports, the couple was driving in the early hours in Kingsville Township, Ohio when Smith, "failed to negotiate a curve and drove into a culvert, flipping the car."

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The crash happened 55 miles northeast of Cleveland. As the car flipped over, Tabit was trapped inside. A medical team was on the scene quickly and Smith was taken to University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center for minor injuries. Tabit was flown by helicopter to St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio with critical injuries. The hospital has yet to release a statement regarding the soap opera star's girlfriend. However, Days of Our Lives costar Molly Burnett posted a statement on her Facebook page, relieving fans' questions of the outcome:

Just got off the phone with Freddie. He and Alyssa are OKAY. They were in a serious car accident last night, but were able to receive medical help IMMEDIATELY. Freddie was released from the hospital, and Alyssa will be in surgery for a few more hours. She was cognitive pre-surgery, and all of her tests were perfect. Both Freddie and Alyssa's families are heading there now, and they are in the best hands.I will keep you guys updated. Send over as many prayers and well-wishes as you can.

Though Smith is known for his role on Days of Our Lives he was also known for his portrayal as Marco Salazar in the CW's 90201. Hey currently plays Sonny Kiriakis, the second openly gay role on the daytime soap. Soap stars have already been sending their love to the couple.

Sending Light to Freddie and Alyssa. — Deidre Hall (@DeidreHall) October 8, 2014

Sending prayers RT @SoapDigest @SoapDigest: DAYS STAR IN CAR CRASH: https://t.co/LnQEFqdYkT — Alison Sweeney (@Ali_Sweeney) October 7, 2014