Culture 2 min read By Mason Emerson
Frankie Muniz hospitalized after practice crash at Daytona
Actor and racing driver Frankie Muniz was taken to hospital after a crash during a practice lap at Daytona International Speedway ahead of a Veterans Day exhibition race. His current condition and the extent of his injuries have not yet been detailed.
Frankie Muniz, the actor best known for playing the title character in the sitcom «Malcolm in the Middle», was hospitalized after a crash during a practice lap at Daytona International Speedway in Florida. The incident happened on Wednesday, ahead of a planned Veterans Day exhibition race called Proud to Honor.
Muniz was scheduled to drive for Team Reaume in the event, piloting a No. 33 Ford. His planned co-driver for the race was Austin Cindric. Muniz's social media team described the event only as «an incident» in its initial statement, and the details of what happened on the track have not been made public.
The report of the crash first appeared through The Wrap. Muniz's current condition has not been detailed, and it remains unclear how seriously he was hurt. The cause of the crash has not yet been reported, and it is also unconfirmed whether the Proud to Honor exhibition race will go ahead as scheduled.
Muniz has built a second career as a racing driver since about 2006, running alongside his longtime work in front of the camera. His time on «Malcolm in the Middle», which ran on Fox from 2000 to 2006, made him one of the most recognizable child stars of its era, and his move into motorsport has kept him in the public eye long after the series ended.
Further updates on his condition and on the status of the exhibition event are expected as more information becomes available from his team and from event organizers.
Source: consequence.net
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