'Dark Knight' star Morgan Freeman injured in Mississippi car crash

Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman has been injured in what was called a "serious car accident" in Mississippi last night.

TMZ is reporting that the "Dark Knight" star, and Hollywood's favorite voice of God, was in a car accident around 11:30 Sunday night, just north of Ruleville, Miss.

Freeman was airlifted from the crash scene to a hospital in Memphis, Tenn. The news of the wreck was initially reported by MediaTakeout.

Freeman's condition is unknown. State troopers told reporters that the actor was talking before he was taken to the hospital.

An unidentified female passenger was also in the car. Her condition is not known.

Even though he's a hot property in Hollywood, Freeman still calls Mississippi home.

He and his wife, Myrna, live near Charleston, Miss., on a 126-acre ranch with a main house, peach trees and horse stables.

Freeman built the ranch on the same land his grandparents worked, which is where he spent much of his childhood.

Fingers crossed this iconic actor and his passenger will be OK. More news as it develops.

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Comments

[OmegaWolf747]

Aw, that's horrible! I hope he'll be OK. It feels weird that I just saw him The Dark Knight two weeks ago and now for this to happen. Is there some curse on that film?

[Stan11003]

I don't understand why a man of his resources drives a 1997 Nissan Maxima. There are much safer cars. I hope he pulls through

[DOCTOR HAN SOLO]

GET HIM IN A BACTA TANK!! LooL361

[Damon]

Get well, man. The world wouldn't be the same without you.

[Miss Daisy]

He stole my salmon again!

[Cat]

I pray for Morgan & his companian & hope for their saftey &recovery.I have always enjoyed Morgan's acting & the soft spoken man he is.God bless them both. A fan from Tx.

[paul allen]

sorry to hear about morgan freeman in a car crash,i only hope he pulls through and i wish him the very best.
PAUL
NORTHERN IRELAND

[joanna38]

Hope he will be ok and that the woman with him was his wife and she will be ok too. Just saw the two of them at their home on celebrity homes show.

[Bondclipper]

I saw an interview with Friedman in MS within the past year or two, and he was driving a 7-series BMW then. The Maxima is not his primary vehicle...probably is driven by family or assistants.

[Cat]

I pray for Morgan & his companion. He is one of the Greats. Sending much love to him & his family. A TX. Fan

[Thom]

Saying a prayer for him to be well and hoping more do the same.

[Cassandra Chambers]

Mr. Freeman
I pray that you and the passenger both have a speedy recovery. God is still in the healing business. I am glad to see that you reside in your hometown.
Be Blessed!

[Cassandra Chambers]

Mr. Freeman
I pray that you and the passenger both have a speedy recovery. God is still in the healing business. I am glad to see that you reside in your hometown.
Be Blessed!

[Frodonia]

Does this movie have a curse on it? Heath Ledger, sadly lost...Christian Bale...legal skirmish...now Morgan Freeman - hurt in a car accident. Godspeed your recovery Mr. Freeman.

[rklewis]

We need you Morgan! Stay strong!

[zornie]

he drives a 1997 Maxima because he's packing a dark knight :P

[vision63]

I'm glad a man of his resources drives a '97 Maxima, which is a safe car. He's not a shallow man.

[Tom]

Stan11003: There are less safe cars, too. A Nissan Maxima isn't a small car. Sounds like the real question is, "why is the rich guy driving a beater?" Well, if you don't understand why someone might drive a ten year-old car when they could afford much more, then nobody will be able to explain it to you.

MF - You are one of the best - please get well soon.

[Naya Gomes Correa]

I pray for Morgan & his companian & hope for their saftey &recovery.I have always enjoyed Morgan's acting & the soft spoken man he is.God bless them both.
Mr. Morgan, you are so important for us!!! Good healt!
A fan from Brazil.

[Super Mike]

God better not die. Otherwise, who will I pray too?

Just kidding, Morgan. Please try hard to get better. I've known you since the Second Grade when you were helping me read on The Electric Company on PBS TV. I was thrilled when I first saw you hit mainstream movies.

[Jim Jones]

Wow dude, I hope he will be OK. he is like the best Actor EVER!

JT
www.Ultimate-Anonymity.com

[Ray]

I don't understand at this time everybody should be praying for Mr.Freeman,not concern about his car and presonal life.I pray for the passager as well.

[juan quiceno]

i just hope he's not in a bad condition. it would be aweful to lose such a wonderful actor. shawshank redemption was by far his greatest performance, or at least that's what I think. I never get tired of seing that movie. get well Mr. Freeman

[Wanda V. Neal]

I was very sad to hear the news on Our (HOPEFUL) NAACP Speaker for October '2008. I was doing a follow-up call to the letter of request to have him to come to Pine Bluff, Arkansas to be the Keynote Speaker @ our 17th Annual Dove Freedom Funds Banquet and heard the news that he had been in a Car Accident.

Our President, Dorothy J. Oliver and the entire Branch is praying for his speedy recovery and that he will be able to come to us in October. God Bless and heal your body real soon, keep the positive ATTITUDE. Again, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU SAFE IN HIS CARE.

WANDA V. NEAL,
EVENT COORDINATOR PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS BRANCH NAACP

[Arnaiz]

When this going to happen ,they are no way to stop ,only god can help you ,One important ,The car can make the Man ,both Man can make the car different ,Many actor driven old car today ,this are simple this man
are ,Get well Morgan Freeman .