Frankie Muniz transported to hospital after Daytona practice crash
Actor and race car driver Frankie Muniz was hospitalized following a crash during practice for a charity race at Daytona International Speedway. He has since been released and is recovering from minor injuries.
Why it matters
The incident drew attention due to Muniz's celebrity status and his transition into professional motorsports.
UPDATE: Frankie Muniz has since been released from the hospital, saying in a statement that he is "a little sore, but my Mustang did its job in protecting me."
Read Also:
GeneralFrankie Muniz "a little sore" but released from hospital after Daytona crash
On Wednesday, 12 Ford drivers are set to compete in a special all-Mustang charity race around Daytona International Speedway this evening, honoring Veteran's Day. The entry list includes names like Joey Logano, Logan Sargeant, and Frankie Muniz.
Unfortunately, Muniz was involved in a practice crash at Daytona in the hours leading up to the event. According to an official Ford statement, the 'Malcolm in the Middle' star and newly crowned GT4 America Am champion "was involved in an incident while practicing for today's Proud to Honor event at Daytona International Speedway. He was taken to a local medical facility for further evaluation and is awake and alert.
Also covering this story
2 other newsrooms covered this event. We read each version separately.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in