‘Malcolm in the Middle’ star, race car driver Frankie Muniz hospitalized after Daytona crash

Frankie Muniz was rushed to a Florida hospital on Wednesday following a race car crash at the Daytona International Speedway. The incident occurred during a practice lap for the Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic, an all-Mustang charity race. Muniz was participating in the event as part of Team Air Force alongside Austin Cindric.

According to TheWrap and Motorsport.com, Muniz’s racing team and Ford stated that he was taken to a medical facility for further evaluation and is currently awake and alert. Motorsport.com reports that the 40-year-old is a GT4 America Am champion who also competes in the NASCAR Truck Series for Team Reaume.

Variety noted that Muniz began his second career as a racing driver in 2006. Motorsport.com reported that Entertainment Tonight published a photo of the damaged vehicle showing rescue workers had cut away the roof. Additionally, Entertainment Tonight reported that Bryan Cranston was planned to be at the race to support Muniz.

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