A General Hospital star who was charged with drunk driving after an accident in California last month has been replaced on the series, with her character now being played by a strikingly similar actress.
Haley Pullos, 24, seriously injured another driver in the April 29 accident and had to be pulled from her own vehicle in fatal claws.
Last week, Pullos announced she would be taking a leave of absence from the show while she recovers from the crash – with no set date for a return.
It was announced on Wednesday that Pullos’ role on the long-running soap opera has been transferred to a similar actress, Holiday Mia Kriegel.
A spokesman for ABC said the station would not comment on the situation at this time.
Haley Pullos (left) has already been replaced on the soap opera after she was arrested last month – her character is now played by Holiday Mia Kriegel (right).
The Pasadena Fire Department shared images of the scene on their social media, urging people to think twice before getting behind the wheel
Holiday Mia Kriegel (pictured) has now replaced sweaters at General Hospital while she recovers
Pullos was traveling on the 134 Freeway in California just before 1:30 a.m. on April 29 and was involved in a head-on collision.
She collided with an Oldsmobile being driven by a 27-year-old woman from Fontana in the west lane before crossing the median.
The Oldsmobile driver suffered no serious injuries.
The actress made a turn and ended up in the eastbound lane, where she collided with an oncoming Kia traveling at 60 mph.
The 23-year-old woman who was driving the Kia suffered serious injuries.
According to a police report, Pullos was unable to leave her 2019 Ford.
The Pasadena Fire Department had to use all their strength to extricate Pullos from her vehicle before taking her to Huntington Hospital.
When firefighters managed to save her, she became aggressive, punching one and yelling, “That’s a freaking $400 shirt.”
Police searched her vehicle and discovered marijuana edibles and miniature bottles of tequila. She was taken to the hospital before being arrested for drunk driving.
At the hospital, she reportedly became aggressive again and fought with hospital staff before requiring a sedation.
Images shared by the Pasadena Fire Department show the horrific damage caused by the night’s incident, which both drivers luckily survived.
The fronts of the cars are completely destroyed, and debris from the accident is scattered across the highway.
Alongside their post, the department said: “Arriving units found two vehicles involved, one person trapped, following a reported head-on collision.”
“Firefighters extricated a person from a vehicle and provided patient care and hospital transport for the occupants of both vehicles.”
“Always a reminder to obey the speed limit, avoid drinking and driving, and never be distracted by passengers, phones, etc.”
The horrific collision occurred in the early hours of April 29 on the 134 Freeway in California
Pullos, pictured in August last year, was arrested for drunk driving in the incident
The fronts of both cars were completely destroyed, debris from the collision spread across the highway
Both Pullos and the other driver survived the collision, with the latter sustaining serious injuries
According to police, Pullos was aggressive after being rescued from her own vehicle
Pullos, pictured here, has appeared on the soap opera General Hospital since 2009
Pictured: Pullos attends the 10th Annual REIMAGINE Gala in Los Angeles in May 2022
Pullos, pictured here at General Hospital, has now revealed she will not appear in the soap due to her recovery from an accident
In a statement released last week, Pullos said: “Unfortunately, I was involved in a car accident and I’m fine, but I will need some time to recover.”
“I’ll be back as soon as possible!”
Pullos has played Molly Lansing-Davis on General Hospital since 2009.
She also appeared in an episode of the medical drama House and was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award in 2015 for her role in General Hospital.
Her replacement, Kriegel, previously starred alongside Michael Weatherly on the CBS show Bull and the TNT series Animal Kingdom.
She will appear as Lansing-Davis on May 22nd.
Kriegel’s father, Mark, is a sportswriter and columnist at ESPN.
Kriegel isn’t the only new face on the soap.
Kate Mansi will join the cast on May 22 in the role of Kristina Davis Corinthos, replacing Lexi Ainsworth.