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Ryan Reynolds recounts being hit by drunk driver in harrowing crash that put him in the hospital for a month

Ryan Reynolds shares a decades-old trauma that reshaped his life—and now, his advocacy.

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PULSE detected this story across 2 language editions of the world's news.

🇬🇧 English Jun 11, 17:26 UTC
🇪🇸 Spanish Jun 13, 01:16 UTC · AP News

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📍 How it ended

The story focused on his recollection of the incident while walking home as a teenager. Coverage quieted without updates on the driver’s status or long-term consequences for Reynolds.

Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.

The brief

According to his account, the crash resulted in severe injuries, including fractures to every bone on his left side, and required a four-week hospitalization. The revelation comes as part of a broader discussion about underage drinking and its consequences, framed through Reynolds’ personal experience. Coverage from outlets including *USA Today*, *Entertainment Weekly*, and *Yahoo* emphasizes the harrowing nature of the crash, with repeated references to Reynolds’ description of the incident as life-altering.

The story has resonated widely, with multiple publications highlighting the physical and emotional toll of the event. Reynolds’ decision to share the story publicly has sparked conversations about trauma, resilience, and the lasting impact of preventable accidents. What to watch next: Reynolds has not yet specified whether this disclosure will lead to direct advocacy work, but his platform could amplify discussions on drunk driving prevention.

Coverage may expand to explore how celebrities use personal stories to drive social change, particularly in public safety campaigns.

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Quick answers

How old was Ryan Reynolds when the crash happened?

Reynolds was 18 years old.

How long was he hospitalized?

He was hospitalized for four weeks.

Is this the first time Reynolds has spoken about this incident?

Coverage does not yet specify whether this is his first public account of the crash.

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Topics

Ryan Reynolds drunk driving trauma advocacy entertainment news public safety campaigns 1998 incident

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