KISS icon Gene Simmons was hospitalized earlier this month following a car crash on the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California. The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 7, when Simmons, 76, reportedly lost consciousness behind the wheel of his Lincoln Navigator and veered across multiple lanes before colliding with a parked vehicle.
According to NBC4 Los Angeles, Simmons told responding deputies that he may have fainted while driving along the scenic coastal stretch. The crash took place just before 1 p.m. in the 25000 block of PCH, prompting LA County Fire to transport the legendary rocker to a nearby hospital for evaluation.
A spokesperson for the Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station confirmed the details to People magazine, noting that the accident involved “a vehicle that struck a parked vehicle,” though they did not name Simmons directly. His wife, Shannon Tweed, later told NBC4 that Simmons is recovering at home and suggested that a recent adjustment to his medication may have contributed to the episode.
Now, newly released footage obtained by TMZ offers a clearer picture of the crash’s severity. The video shows Simmons’ SUV slamming headfirst into a parked truck along the highway. The truck’s hood appears heavily crumpled from the impact, while Simmons’ vehicle sustained relatively minor visible damage. The footage also underscores how close the crash occurred to the edge of the road—just feet from a steep drop toward the ocean.
Despite the alarming visuals, Simmons avoided serious injury and is reportedly recuperating well. The video has sparked renewed concern among fans, many of whom are relieved the accident didn’t result in more dire consequences.
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