Nick Hogan Involved In Serious Car Accident

 

Nick Hogan is reportedly in serious condition after crashing his vehicle, a Toyota Supra, around 7:31 p.m. last night. Hogan was allegedly speeding when he lost control and hit a raised median, causing the car to crash into a palm tree.  He and his unidentified passenger were flown by Medivac helicopter to a hospital in St. Petersburg, Fla., the passenger in the car sustained more severe injuries. He is listed in critical condition.

Law enforcement tells TMZ the accident occurred around 7:31 PM ET. According to police, a Toyota Supra, driven by Nick Bollea (Hogan’s real name), was traveling at a very high rate of speed when it lost control and hit a raised median. The car was flipped around and the back end hit a palm tree. The impact, we’re told, “destroyed the entire car.” The two male occupants were flown by Medivac helicopter from the accident scene to a hospital in St. Petersburg. We’re told both men had “very very serious” injuries.

UPDATE:  Nick has been released from the hospital, but his passenger John J. Graziano, 22, remains in critical condition.  Clearwater Police spokesman Wayne Shelor said the crash remains under investigation, but that alcohol isn’t believed to have played a part.

UPDATE #2: Nick’s mother releases statment - “My son Nick and a friend were involved in a car accident last night. Nick suffered minor injuries and has been treated and released from the hospital. At this time, his friend, John Graziano remains hospitalized. Nick is currently at the hospital with John and his family. His sole concern is for the well being of his friend. On behalf of my family, we ask that your thoughts and prayers be with John and his loved ones.”