‘The Challenge’ Star Nelson Thomas Charged With DWI in Near-Fatal Car Crash

“The Challenge” star Nelson Thomas has formally been charged with DWI for his near-fatal automotive crash from earlier this 12 months.

Thomas was hit with the misdemeanor cost on the finish of September in Texas, in response to docs obtained by TMZ … and officers stated he had “bloodshot, glassy eyes” as he defined to them that one other automotive had swerved in entrance of him earlier than the crash.

The docs say Thomas advised cops he “only had 2-3 mixed alcoholic drinks,” however officers claimed Thomas had a “strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from his breath” whereas being handled for accidents on the hospital.

Cops say a blood take a look at achieved whereas on the hospital got here again with a BAC of .178 — which kicked up his cost to Class A misdemeanor.

As we reported, Minnesota Vikings receiver Ok.J. Osborn and some others helped pull Thomas out of the fiery car again in March whereas driving by in an Uber, doubtless saving his life. Thomas later thanked K.J. for the heroic help.

He additionally shared some pics of himself from the hospital, displaying gnarly cuts and burns on his physique … and his GoFundMe was met with a ton of affection and money from followers and fellow actuality TV stars like Corey Lay, Mark Lengthy, and Tori Deal.