KISS Rocker Gene Simmons hospitalized after car crash

KISS rocker and lead singer Gene Simmons was hospitalized on Tuesday after being involved in a car crash in Malibu, California. The legendary musician reportedly passed out behind the wheel, but fortunately, he emerged unscathed. Now, Simmons shares a statement on how he’s doing.

On Tuesday, October 7, KISS rocker Gene Simmons drove down the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California. NBC4 Los Angeles reported that Simmons crashed after passing out behind the wheel.

A spokesperson for the Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station stated that an incident similar to this had occurred, but didn’t specify that it involved Simmons, although it matched the description.

The spokesperson told People Magazine that it happened on the 25000 block of Pacific Coast Highway just before 1 p.m., involving a “vechicle that struck a parked vehicle.”

NBC4 Los Angeles reported that his car “careened across several lanes of traffic” before hitting the parked vehicle. Gene Simmons was transferred to the hospital by the LA County Fire Department.

His wife, Shannon, shared a statement to the news outlet, saying that Gene made it out without any injuries. He was recovering at home, and she further said he had recently changed his medication. Therefore, he has to drink more water, something the musician’s not that fond of.

Gene Simmons shares update after car crash

76-year-old Simmons is set to reunite with his KISS bandmates on a KISS Army Storms event in Las Vegas. It will be the first time since they played together after announcing their retirement in 2023

Fans have been worried about Gene’s well-being amid the crash. On X, the singer has shared a statement, thanking everyone for their support.

“Thanks, everybody, for the kind wishes. I’m completely fine,” Gene Simmons wrote. “I had a slight fender bender. It happens. Especially to those of us were horrible drivers. And that’s me. All is well.”