Morgan Freeman in “serious” condition after car accident last night!
TMZ has learned that Academy Award winning actor Morgan Freeman, 71, has been injured in a serious car accident in Mississippi.
Cops tell us the “Dark Knight” star was in a one car accident around 11:30 PM last night north of the small town of Ruleville. He was airlifted from the accident scene to a hospital in Memphis, Tenn. We’re told alcohol is not suspected as a factor in the wreck, news of which was first reported by MediaTakeout.
A spokesperson at the Regional Medical Center in Memphis told us Morgan Freeman’s condition is “serious” after he was injured in a car accident last night.
The condition of an unidentified woman in the car with the actor is still not known.
UPDATE: Was Morgan asleep at the wheel?
Morgan Freeman may have fallen asleep at the wheel last night right before his bad car wreck.
The actor was driving on Highway 32 in Tallahatchie County when he apparently lost control, flipping his car several times.
WHBQ in Memphis is reporting Freeman was on his way home to Charleston when the smash-up happened. Bill Luckett, Freeman’s friend and co-owner of Freeman’s restaurant Madidi, said his buddy was sitting up and talking at the hospital.
One source tells TMZ that Freeman has broken several ribs and injured his knee. His female passenger, we’re told, had to be cut out of the car using the Jaws of Life. A source says she’s suffering from bumps and bruises, but is in “all in all in good condition.”
August 4th, 2008 at 9:46 am
I pray that he’s alright.
August 4th, 2008 at 9:48 am
wish him a speedy recovery….on a side note i neva knew his eyes were slightly bluey grey(in pic)..ineresting
August 4th, 2008 at 10:17 am
He is a remarkable man. I pray for his speedy recovery.
August 4th, 2008 at 10:22 am
God I hope he is alright. He is such a great actor and a class act. I look forward to every movie that he is in. I am praying for a speedy recovery.
August 4th, 2008 at 11:05 am
Un-named female passenger… you go Morgan
August 4th, 2008 at 11:43 am
He is an awesome actor. I wish him a speedy recovery!
August 4th, 2008 at 11:58 am
oh no
August 7th, 2008 at 10:38 am
Get well soon brother,you survive “shawshank” you can survive this. Prayers goes go to you and your passenger.
August 7th, 2008 at 4:08 pm
He’ll make it. You can’t kill God!
August 7th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
To tell the truth, I’am speechless. The Shawshank Redemption is terrific. I’am quite young movie fan, in fact, this film appeared the same yearI was very young, and thence I’am more used to movies with astounding special effects, edge-of-your-seat action, et cetera. This film has zero of that, and still, it attracts me really much . Way Frank Darabont applies the narration of Red to drive on the story, the excellent the soundtrack utilized (note the harmonica used merely before Red finding the letter at the end). The whole film, from beginning to closing, from actions to music, is a lighthouse of desire, judgment, and repurchase. The cast is perfect, Morgan Freeman(Red) in reality brings about a refreshing feel to the film, and that is exactly what the film is, what a film should be. Really recommended for every film fan.