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Matteo Guidicelli speaks to the media after a car crashes into his restaurant in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, February 9, 2026. Ganiel Krishnan, ABS-CBN News

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Matteo Guidicelli: No case filed vs. driver who rammed car into restaurant

Ganiel Krishnan

ABS-CBN News

<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17706317361368195ba9a-93e5-4967-89d9-1a23787104a7.jfif" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="Matteo Guidicelli speaks to the media after a car crashes into his restaurant in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, February 9, 2026. Ganiel Krishnan, ABS-CBN News"/>Matteo Guidicelli speaks to the media after a car crashes into his restaurant in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, February 9, 2026. Ganiel Krishnan, ABS-CBN News</div>Actor Matteo Guidicelli said Monday no case will be filed against the driver whose car accidentally rammed into the al fresco area of his restaurant.Speaking to the media, Guidicelli recounted that the incident happened at around 4 p.m. on Sunday, when a vehicle suddenly drove straight into the restaurant’s outdoor dining area. He said they were fortunate that no guests were injured, as the restaurant had been full earlier in the day but customers had already left before the incident occurred.“Very blessed kami na&#x27; yung mga guests natin… nobody was injured,” Guidicelli said.However, two of his kitchen staff were hit while resting in a back room during their break. The actor shared that the two employees were rushed to the hospital but are now in stable condition.“Dalawa sa staff ko &#x27;yung natamaan. Nasa hospital pa sila but they’re okay, they’re stable,” he said.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2026/2/8/vehicle-rams-al-fresco-area-of-matteo-guidicelli-s-restaurant-2005">Vehicle rams al fresco area of Matteo Guidicelli’s restaurant </a></div>Guidicelli chose not to reveal the identity of the driver, stressing that he wanted to respect her and her family’s privacy. He described the driver as an “innocent lady” who immediately admitted fault, adding that accidents like this can happen to anyone.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2026/2/9/matteo-guidicelli-driver-who-crashed-into-resto-was-not-drunk-high-1528">Matteo Guidicelli: Driver who crashed into resto was not &#x27;drunk, high&#x27; </a></div>“I can say she’s a very, very innocent lady… she admitted to her fault naman. At the end of the day, it can happen to anybody,” he said.When asked if they plan to pursue legal action, Guidicelli was firm in saying that no case will be filed.“Wala, wala. Nag-admit naman na kasalanan ni madam. Pag-uusapan na lang with the insurance or whatsoever,” he explained.Following the incident, the restaurant’s alfresco area was temporarily closed for cleanup and repairs. Guidicelli said they are doing their best to reopen in time for Valentine’s Day, noting that a special menu is already prepared for the occasion.Despite the scare, Guidicelli emphasized gratitude and faith, saying they were protected from a worse outcome.“Very blessed kami that God was with us… It’s a lesson for all of us na mag-ingat talaga kasi anything can happen anytime,” he said.

Actor Matteo Guidicelli said no case will be filed against the driver whose car accidentally rammed into the al fresco area of his restaurant.

Actor Matteo Guidicelli said no case will be filed against the driver whose car accidentally rammed into the al fresco area of his restaurant.

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No case filed vs. driver who rammed car into Matteo Guidicelli's restaurant

Ganiel Krishnan,

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Published Feb 09, 2026 06:16 PM PHT

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Updated Feb 09, 2026 09:34 PM PHT

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