Gene Hackman Hit by Car in Florida

January 13, 2012 On the Mend

Actor Gene Hackman was hit by a car on Friday afternoon while riding his bike in the Florida Keys, according to TMZ. His rep says a "woman bumped him from behind, in her vehicle."

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The 81-year-old Oscar winner sustained injuries to his head and body and was airlifted to a trauma hospital in Florida.

Hackman was released from the hospital, and his rep says he is "fine" and that he "suffered bumps and bruises."

Filed Under: On the Mend, Gene Hackman

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