KISS legend Gene Simmons crashes into parked car after experiencing medical emergency on PCH

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Thursday, October 9, 2025
Gene Simmons crashes after medical emergency on PCH

MALIBU, Calif. (KABC) -- KISS bass guitarist and co-lead singer Gene Simmons was taken to the hospital Tuesday after experiencing a medical emergency and crashing into a parked car in Malibu, Eyewitness News has learned.

Malibu/Lost Hills deputies responded to a traffic collision involving a black Lincoln Navigator at the 25600 block of Pacific Coast Highway.

Simmons was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Simmons later posted on X saying, "Thanks, everybody, for the kind wishes. I'm completely fine. I had a slight fender bender. It happens. Especially to those of us were horrible drivers. And that's me. All is well."

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