Kiss Bassist Gene Simmons Hospitalized After Malibu Car Crash

Gene Simmons, bassist and vocalist for the iconic rock band Kiss, was hospitalized yesterday after his SUV collided with a parked vehicle on the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California.

According to reports from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded to a call regarding a black Lincoln Navigator striking a parked car. The driver, later identified as Simmons, “might have suffered a medical emergency” prior to the accident and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Simmons later acknowledged the incident on social media, stating, “Thanks, everybody, for the kind wishes. I’m completely fine. I had a slight fender bender. It happens. Especially to those of us were [sic] horrible drivers. And that’s me. All is well.”

Simmons’s wife, Shannon Tweed, told NBC4 Los Angeles that the 76-year-old rocker is now recovering at home. She explained that his vehicle had crossed multiple lanes of traffic during the crash and that doctors recently adjusted his medications, advising him to increase his water intake. This incident comes as Kiss continues its farewell tour, a highly anticipated event for fans of the band who helped define the arena rock experience of the 1970s. You can learn more about the band’s history on their official website.

A representative for Kiss confirmed to Billboard that Simmons has already returned to work. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, and the incident highlights the potential risks associated with changes in medication and the importance of staying hydrated. For more information on medication side effects, visit the Food and Drug Administration website.

Authorities have stated they are continuing to gather information regarding the incident.