Jessy Mendiola survives a car accident: 'I honestly thought I was going to die'

Actor Jessy Mendiola was involved in a car accident on Wednesday morning, May 16, after her driver dozed off while driving.

Jessy shared the story on her Instagram stories, saying her driver lost control of the vehicle after he fell asleep while driving. "My van hit a barrier and we swayed from left to right for a bit before my driver got control of the steering wheel again. I honestly thought I was going to die. "

She said she was terrified when it hit the side where she was sitting.

"The scariest part was the side that got hit was where I was sitting, maybe that was why I was the one who woke up first," she added.

Despite the accident, Jessy was thankful nobody was hurt. "I'm very thankful nothing happened to me and no other vehicles went against us."

"I didn't wish for this experience but it made me appreciate my life more, I thank God for waking me up before things got worse," she added.

She ended her statement on IG by saying that she did not get mad at her driver with a reminder for everyone who's driving.

"I didn't get mad at my driver 'cos I knew he was tired too, maybe he thought he could go on. My advice to drivers or to anyone who's driving long hours, when you're feeling sleepy or tired please stop and take a quick nap. You are responsible for the lives of the people riding with you," Jessy exclaimed. — Jannielyn Ann Bigtas/LA, GMA News