Late Monday night, a wave of false headlines and manipulated images flooded social media, falsely claiming that Olympic gymnast Simone Biles had been involved in a serious car accident in Houston and was hospitalized in critical condition. The hoax spread quickly across platforms like Twitter and TikTok, even appearing as fabricated “breaking news” updates. However, none of it is true.
Simone Biles was not in any accident and has not been hospitalized. The story was a baseless viral hoax designed to create panic and confusion by exploiting Biles’ celebrity status. At 28 years old, she is safe and healthy.
The rumor gained traction after a fake news site, liveatop.com, published a highly detailed—but entirely fictitious—account of the event. According to their story, the crash occurred around 9:40 PM on Interstate 45 in Houston, where a pickup truck allegedly lost control in rainy weather and collided with Biles’ SUV. It claimed emergency responders had to free her from the wreckage and rush her to Memorial Hermann Hospital. The site even quoted a fabricated hospital statement saying she was in stable condition and surrounded by loved ones.
Despite the detailed narrative, there is no evidence to support any part of the report. No police statement, hospital confirmation, or credible news outlet has verified the story.
Adding to the confusion, a Facebook post falsely announced Biles’ death, claiming her husband had flown in to confirm the news. This only intensified the public’s concern. But in reality, Simone Biles was very much alive and well, even sharing photos on Instagram from her best friend Kayla Simone’s baby shower.
Biles documented the event with joyful photos, calling the road trip to Austin “road trippin’ to Austin” and even stopping by a quirky spot known as “Ghost Town.” Her husband, Jonathan Owens, also posted from the celebration, sharing the joy of the occasion with followers.
Beyond the baby shower, Biles recently shared images from a tropical getaway with friends. The photos featured sun, beach, and stylish outfits, showing a relaxed side of the Olympic champion as she took time to unwind.
All of this highlights how grounded Simone Biles remains in her personal life, cherishing moments with loved ones and enjoying life outside the intense spotlight of professional athletics. Despite the disturbing rumors, her social media activity paints a clear picture: she is happy, healthy, and living life to the fullest.