“Bold and the Beautiful” Actress Struck by Car, Undergoes Surgery

Michael Buckner/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — A soap star was walking down a Los Angeles street on Monday, when a car jumped onto the sidewalk and struck her.

Linsey Godfrey, who stars on The Bold and the Beautiful, was hit by a car after it hit another vehicle, then the actress, according to People magazine.

The 26-year-old, who plays Caroline Spencer on the daytime drama, was helped out by a bystander, then sent to the hospital where she underwent surgery.

Godfrey had injuries to her ankles and should make a full recovery, People added.

Filming of the show has been altered until Godfrey can make her return.

Godfrey’s close friends took to Twitter to let her fans know she was going to be okay.

“Hey everyone. @linseygodfrey is going to be okay. She is strongest person I know & has all the Drs laughing w her usual hysterical self,” wrote actress and co-star Kelly Kruger.

“Re: @linseygodfrey—Not my place to pass along medical details, but she’s going to be okay. Throughout the trauma, she has remained fabulous,” added another co-star, Scott Clifton.


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