Key Takeaways
- Jay survived a near-fatal accident that almost took his life.
- Wheeler and his wife, Zhamira, became first-time parents on September 4, 2024.
- The couple were married in December 2022.
Jay Wheeler, a Puerto Rican singer-songwriter, shared details of a terrifying accident that nearly took his life.
Using X (formerly Twitter), Wheeler broke the news, sharing a photo of his flipped car on the highway along with the details of the event.
tuve un accidente hace poco, voy a contar lo q pasó, como pasó y cosas que me pasaron con Dios en este momento
— rueditasツ (@jaywheelerpr) September 8, 2024
estoy bien, no me pasó nada, ni si quiera un dolor tuve y esa es una de las cosas que nadie entiende cuando le muestro esta foto… yo tampoco entiendo.
Suscríbete al… pic.twitter.com/PsXl7hnmRI
In response to the post, a well-wisher shared:
Thank God you’re okay, may God bless you always ❤️
Via X
Another wrote:
Whaaat! 😭 I swear I was scared! What a great angel you have that protected you from this! I’m glad you’re okay 🙏🏼 it all ended in a big scare 😩
Via X
As shared on his YouTube channel, Wheeler detailed the accident, explaining that he and his team were driving at around 45 mph when their car unexpectedly hydroplaned, lost control, and flipped over after sliding on the grass.
He mentioned that after the airbags deployed, they found themselves trapped inside, with the smell of gasoline filling the car, fearing it would explode.
In desperation, Jay called out to God for help. Miraculously, a person dressed in white appeared, opened the door, and helped them escape.
Overwhelmed with relief, he felt immense gratitude for surviving. He cried and thanked God for sparing their lives, feeling profoundly changed by the experience.
His fans are deeply thankful that he survived the accident, especially now that he has just entered fatherhood.
Jay Wheeler And Zhamira Zambrano Welcome Their First Child Together
Jay Wheeler and his wife, Zhamira Zambrano, joyfully announced that they became parents for the first time in a joint post on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.
He describes fatherhood as a beautiful, life-changing experience. After the birth of his daughter, he immediately felt a deep connection and protective instinct.
Though nervous, he was present throughout the birth and even cut the umbilical cord. Holding her on his chest the first night filled him with gratitude and peace.
Jay and Zhamira announced in a shared Instagram post that they were expecting their first baby on June 14.
The caption, “bienvenida🤍👼🏻,” accompanied four sweet photos of the couple sharing loving embraces.
On July 23, the couple also shared a series of baby shower photos on Instagram.
Wheeler and Zambrano married in December 2022 in a small civil ceremony in Puerto Rico following their engagement in October.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Jay Wheeler, whose real name is José Ángel López Martínez, was born on April 25, 1994, in the working-class town of Salinas, Puerto Rico.
- As a child, he learned to sing and play the piano in his local church.
- He has produced several hit singles, including “Te Soñé” and “Otra Noche Más.”
