Reality Star Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson Injured in Car Accident, Continues Nursing Studies

Last month, reality TV star Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson, 20, was involved in a car accident near her home. According to her mother, Mama June Shannon, the accident occurred when another driver "T-boned" Thompson's car while speeding on the road.

While Thompson was taken to the hospital and is still dealing with some lingering issues like back pain and headaches, she is determined to continue her nursing studies at Regis University. Shannon praised the other driver for taking responsibility and admitted that the accident "could have been a lot worse."

Thompson, who rose to fame as a child on the reality show "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo," has been pursuing a nursing degree, inspired by her desire to do "something better" with her life than just being on TV. Despite the financial challenges of paying for her education, she has remained focused on her goal of becoming a nurse.

Despite the setback of the car accident, Thompson is pushing forward with her studies, even planning to attend her first day of clinical rotations the day after the crash. Her mother expressed pride in her daughter's resilience, noting that moments like this are when she "hates" that Thompson is "23 hours away" from home, but is glad she is "following her dreams."