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Oscar-Winning Actor Gene Hackman Survives Florida Truck Accident

Celebrated actor Gene Hackman was hospitalized on Friday, January 13, with minor injuries after being struck by a Toyota Tundra pick-up truck while riding his bicycle in Islamorada in the Florida Keys. The 81-year-old was taken by helicopter to Ryder Trauma Center in Miami to undergo routine tests.

Wreckage from his crash suggests that Hackman was hit from behind. Hackman was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, but sustained no head or neck injuries. 

After spending the night in the hospital, a representative of the actor confirmed that he was “fine” upon his release. Mr. Hackman sustained only minimal injuries and has been released from the hospital in stable condition.

In the face of sensationalized reports of life-threatening injuries, Gene Hackman’s publicist Susan Madore insists, “Gene’s fine…just a few bumps and bruises.”
 
The Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating the cause of the crash, but has confirmed that alcohol did not play a role.

Gene Hackman has been nominated for three Oscars, and has won two for his roles in The French Connection and Unforgiven. After officially retiring from acting, Hackman has also written four novels with undersea archaelogist Daniel Leniham. A native of Danville, Illinois, he lives with his wife Betsy Arakawa.

Our thoughts are with Mr. Hackman’s family and friends as he recovers from this accident.

If you have been involved in a traffic accident in Key West, contact the Florida car accident attorneys at the offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A. at 561-697-4440 or toll free at 800-GOLD-LAW (800-465-3529) for a FREE Car Accident Kit for Florida Auto Accident Victims.

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