Frankie Muniz was taken to a hospital on Wednesday following a crash, after he was practicing for a Veterans Day race at the Daytona International Speedway, according to reports.
The former « Malcolm in the Middle » star-turned-racecar-driver was « awake and alert » while he was taken to a medical center for observation but won’t compete in the Wednesday night race, Ford Racing told TMZ.
The 40-year-old had been preparing to race for Team Air Force at Ford’s Veterans Day Classic, Entertainment Tonight reported.
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Following the crash, the top of Muniz’s car had to be cut off so he could get out.
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Muniz’s former « Malcolm in the Middle » co-star Bryan Cranston was expected to attend the race in support of him, according to ET.
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Muniz last crashed during a practice in April where he didn’t suffer any serious injuries, TMZ reported.
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The former child actor drove in his first celebrity race in 2004 and soon turned professional.
Fox News Digital has reached out to reps for Muniz and Ford Racing.
Fox News’ Christina Dugan Ramirez contributed to this report.
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