2012 Movie News Archives

January 15, 2012: Gene Hackman Struck by Car While Riding Bike

Gene Hackman It was a Black Friday for Gene Hackman on January 13 as CNN reports that the Oscar-winning actor was hit by a car while riding his bicycle in Islamorada, Florida.

    The 81-year-old, who was not wearing a helmet, was transported to Ryder Trauma Center in Miami with "serious" injuries, according to the highway patrol.

    Hackman was thrown from his bike when a Toyota Tundra pickup struck his rear tire, according to the highway patrol. Alcohol did not play a factor in the crash.

    Susan Madore, Hackman's publicist, downplayed the incident, saying, "Gene's fine. ... Just a few bumps and bruises. He is already on his way home."

The actor, best known to Superman fans as Lex Luthor from the Christopher Reeve films, will turn 82 on January 30.



2012 Movie News

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