In October 2014, Freddie Smith seemed to be living a storyline straight out of “Days of Our Lives.” The actor and his now-wife Alyssa Tabit were involved in a serious car accident while in Ohio, reports Soaps. Smith was said to be behind the wheel and had been drinking. He was also reportedly speeding at the time of the crash. Unfortunately, Tabit was seriously injured and taken to the hospital in critical condition, while Smith suffered minor injuries.
According to The Wrap, Smith lost control of his vehicle while driving around a curve in Ashtabula Country. The car flipped, but no other vehicles were involved in the accident. The actor was later charged with felony vehicular assault and a misdemeanor for driving under the influence of alcohol following the crash.
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Smith eventually pleaded guilty to the charges and was sentenced to just three days in jail, as per Soap Opera Network. He was also placed on two years probation and had his driver’s license suspended for one year. Following the accident, the soap star posted an update to social media thanking fans for their support, per Michael Fairman TV. “Feeling so lucky and blessed today,” he wrote. “I can’t thank you all enough for your ongoing support, thoughts, and prayers!!!! I really do have the best friends and family in the world!!!!”
Meanwhile, Smith isn’t the only “Days of Our Lives” star to have been arrested.
