By Terry Zeller and Eve Buckland and Adam S. Levy for Dailymail.com 05:28 02 Jan 2024, updated 08:08 02 Jan 2024
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Ian Ziering has spoken out after he was involved in a shocking daytime brawl with a group of mini-bike riders in Hollywood on New Year's Eve.
The 59-year-old Beverly Hills 90210 alum shared details of the “alarming incident” on Instagram on Monday, updating fans on the condition of his 10-year-old daughter Penna, who was in his car at the time of the altercation.
“While I was stuck in traffic, my car was aggressively hit by one of these drivers, resulting in a disturbing confrontation,” he began.
“I got out of my car to assess the damage. Unfortunately, this action escalated into a physical altercation, which I saw through for my own protection.”
A video of the violent episode shows the star brawling with four bikers who threw punches and kicks before sprinting across the street on Hollywood Boulevard.
Ian Ziering has spoken out after he was involved in a shocking daytime brawl with a group of mini-bike riders in Hollywood on New Year's Eve. The 59-year-old “The Beverly Hills, 90210” actor was spotted crashing into mini-bike riders on Hollywood Boulevard. He was filmed being punched and kicked by a group of minibike riders in a shocking traffic altercation in Los Angeles on Sunday
“I am relieved to report that my daughter and I both escaped completely unharmed, but the incident leaves me deeply concerned about the growing audacity of such groups disrupting public safety and peace,” Ziering added on Instagram.
“This situation highlights a larger problem of hooliganism on our streets and the need for effective law enforcement responses to such behavior.”
“As a citizen and a parent, I find it unacceptable that groups can freely engage in this type of behavior that causes fear and chaos, while the authorities’ response appears inadequate,” he continued, calling on law enforcement “to take decisive action to take”. '
“I have always been committed to fighting intimidation and misconduct, and this incident reinforces my belief in the importance of personal and community safety.”
He concluded: “I am grateful for the support of my family, friends and fans during this time.”
“It is in challenging moments like these that the strength and unity of our community is most important. “Happy New Year.”
Ziering shares equal custody of Penna and 12-year-old daughter Mia with his ex-wife Erin Ludwig. The former couple married in 2010, separated in 2019 and the divorce was finalized in 2022.
On Monday, Erin, a registered nurse who still uses the last name Ziering on social media, broke her silence on the altercation on Instagram.
Ziering and his daughters Penna Mae Ziering (left) and Mia Loren Ziering (right) are pictured at the Jingle Ball in LA in December. The actor took to his Instagram on Monday to share details of the “alarming incident” and update fans on the status of his 10-year-old daughter Penna, who was sitting in the passenger seat of his car at the time of the altercation
Reposting the video of her ex-husband, she wrote: “I have received over 150 messages in 24 hours regarding this incident and for this reason I am not responding [Ian and Penna’s] Privacy.
“As I value everyone’s need for information, we ask for your understanding. If you require information, please contact the people directly involved.”
In another slide shared via Instagram Stories, the mother of two re-shared her daughter Mia's social media post.
Mia's note corrected a reporting error: “Guys, I'm fine.” tmz literally lied. I wasn't the one in the car. “It was Penna,” the teen wrote.
She continued: “Thanks for checking it out, but it was misinformation and also very embarrassing.” And it's clearly Penna. like huh.'
Her mother reiterated on her own page: “Please also respect my daughter's privacy.” The wrong name was given.'
A source told DailyMail.com that Ziering is “doing well” after the incident. It was not immediately clear as of Sunday evening whether anyone had been arrested in connection with the incident, TMZ reported, noting that “an official report” lists the Newark, New Jersey-born actor “as a victim” of the incident.
Ziering shares equal custody of Penna and 12-year-old daughter Mia with her ex-wife Erin Ludwig, who broke her silence about the altercation on Instagram on Monday. In another slide shared via Instagram Stories, the mother of two re-shared her daughter Mia's social media post (LR). Gabrielle Carteris, Tori Spelling, Brian Austin Green, Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty, Jennie Garth and Ziering appeared in the 2019 reboot of BH90210
In an additional video published by the medium, Ziering appeared to comfort Mia, who was visibly upset.
Police told the outlet that they are investigating the incident, which occurred around 3 p.m. on Sunday near the famous corner of Hollywood and Highland, just off the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and are communicating with the people involved.
Sources told the outlet that Ziering's “vehicle…may have been struck” before the incident was caught on camera.
According to sources, Ziering was able to get back into his vehicle and leave the scene, while the group of mini-bikers also abruptly left the scene following the violent incident.
The incident marked the latest chapter in a challenging year for cast members of “Beverly Hills, 90210.”
Shannen Doherty underwent surgery to remove a tumor from her head on January 16, 2023, and made the news of her long-running health battle public in June. (Doherty was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 and in February 2020 she said she was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer.)
Ziering kicked an attacker as he ran across the street. As he argued with a driver, he was attacked by others who attacked him. The actor fought off the attacks as he was pushed against a car. Ziering tried to get to safety, but was chased and grabbed by a driver. The Ziering incident occurred on Hollywood Boulevard. Pictured in 2013
Also in January, Doherty and her ex-husband Kurt Iswarienko separated, and she announced that they were divorcing in April due to “irreconcilable differences.”
Doherty said on her podcast earlier this month that she was looking forward to ending a “tumultuous” year filled with “some massive health issues, some massive personal issues” and “a lot of heartache and anxiety.”
Earlier this month, Ziering told People that Doherty “has always been a fighter” and is “truly an incredible woman.”
His co-star Tori Spelling has made headlines in the last 12 months with a series of financial problems, uncertain living conditions, physical illnesses and her split from her estranged husband Dean McDermott.