A frantic Hulk Hogan got right to the scene of his son's extremely serious car crash last night, just moments after it happened.
WTVT has footage of the wrestler -- clad in his usual tank top and bandana -- talking with paramedics before his son Nick and his as yet unidentified passenger were airlifted to a nearby hospital.
TMZ has just confirmed that Hogan was discharged from the hospital early this morning.
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61. Let's all have positive thoughts that the 2 boys will recover and learn an important lesson. Autos are NOT toys. For every action there is a reaction and some turn out very bad. I am a Mother of 2 children in their 30's. Couple years ago my Daughter was in a terrible accident and my Son inlaw was in a serious accident last year.
Hopefully, if it dosen't kill you it makes you stronger and much motr careful with your life and the life of others.
Posted at 10:49AM on Aug 27th 2007 by GreenH2lady
62. Right, because when I find out that someone I care about has just gotten into a serious car accident, I always make sure to dress my best.
Nice, TMZ. Real nice.
Either way, I'm glad to hear that Nick is out of the hospital. That's great news. I'm still praying for his friend that's still in the hospital, his family, as a well as for the Hogans. Get better soon!
Posted at 11:00AM on Aug 27th 2007 by Kat
63. It is a sad commentary that so many people are going "god bless the hogans" and "what a fine family they are". Are you people serious? I am not saying that they are the worst but give me a break. I have watched their show and find them to be so silly. If Brooke is so concerned over how Daddy runs her life, she needs to move out and get a life. As for Junior, he is so bratty and conceited, it is sickening. His lack of respect makes me want to kick his butt. Now I don't give a rats ass what daddy was wearing when he arrived on the accident scene. His kid was in an accident for gods sake. What bothers me is the fact that Junior was driving at an excessive speed and luckily for his folks he is alive. How is the passenger? No comment about him, naturally. Junior is the big celeb...a real nothing. A professional car racer? Give me a break folks..he is 17 and how many damn times in previous shows did he go drive with no license? Fopks get over the Hogans. They get paid to be in front of the camera....their kids no nothing about life except what Daddy has paid for. I am glad their kid is fine but it is only time before he is on the road with another high powered car endangering the public. For the folks in Clearwater, I feel for you having that jerk in your neighborhood.
Posted at 11:00AM on Aug 27th 2007 by rosie
64. Please retract your comments about Hogan's attire when he arrived at the scene. It's irresponsible, even for TMZ.
65. what is really sad is almost everyone is upset that tmz bashed him over his attire, and yet we
all know what butts "tabloids" can be. Hopefully this will bring a new light to Nicks eyes that
just cause your dad is a celebrity, does NOT make YOU invincible. I've watched wrestling for
several years and I hope Nick and passenger are fine. Im sure this is hard for Hulk and Linda to deal with. Lets just hope the punishment fits the crime and he has to wait a while to have his driving PRIVILEGE is returned. God bless Hogan family, you had an angel that time.
Posted at 11:14AM on Aug 27th 2007 by KELLYT
66.
If Nick was in SERIOUS condition, then WHY IS HE HOME?
That makes NO SENSE.
Either misinformation or something private is not being shared w/the public yet.
Making fun of ANYONE who has been in an accident such as this....is sicker than Nick driving anything with wheels.
Shame on you people!
Posted at 11:15AM on Aug 27th 2007 by Barfly
67. "ROSIE"
You are right. No mention of the passenger hardly at all. Just Nick, who by the by, is home while his friend is still in the hospital. Its kinda sad that the only way this kid is going to be remembered is as "the passenger in Nick Hogans car." Kinda sad,huh
Posted at 11:17AM on Aug 27th 2007 by KELLYT
68. You people need to get over the clothes comment. Bottom line is another rich spoiled brat doing whatever the hell he wants and while he's lucky he walked away with one night in the hospital, the other kid is still in serious condition. Publicity craving has been dad, publicity craving never was mom and they are very lucky they are not burying their son today. Maybe they should take a step back and review the lifestyle and morals they are teaching their children. The only ones I feel sorry for is the other kid and his family.
Posted at 11:23AM on Aug 27th 2007 by enough already
69. Get off of your high-horse Nancy. No wait you can't, you've got a vert long stick up your butt.
Everyone talking trash should be ashamed. This happens every day in this country. Doesn't matter that they are famous or rich. Poor kids act like jerks and drive too fast.
I just pray that the passenger makes a full recovery.
Posted at 11:23AM on Aug 27th 2007 by Laughing at Nancy
70. hogan's also wearing a fanny pack in the video. what a fruit
Posted at 11:31AM on Aug 27th 2007 by B
71. This DOOSCHBAG cant even drive on the race track without crashing!
Why the HELL let him drive on city streets?
Posted at 11:32AM on Aug 27th 2007 by AAA
72. I think TMZ has been mis-informed regarding Nick sent home this morning. Just watched the news, Nick is still hospialized with serious injuries. His passenger is worse & sadly not doing well ... this is such a sad misfrotune for all involved. God Speed with Nick & his friend, wish them my prayers as well as their families.
Posted at 11:40AM on Aug 27th 2007 by amazed
73. ISN'T THAT NICK PICTURED ABOVE, IN THE ORANGE VEST? AMAZING HOW HE IS RIGHT NEXT TO DADDY, AND NEITHER SEEMS TO NOTICE..THE HULKSTER DOESN'T APPEAR TO SEE HIM. HIS BULGING EYES IS GOING CRAZY!
Posted at 11:42AM on Aug 27th 2007 by wa wa waaa
74. Quite frequently the condition of the patient is determined by the extent of damage to the car. Until they get to the hospital, where x-rays, MRIs, CAT scans, etc are done the actual extent of internal injuries is unknown, so paramedics and doctors list patients involved in wrecks such as this as "critical." Usually when a patient is discharged to home they use the term "discharged." Otherwise, they are "transferred" to another hospital.
IMO, Nick's most serious injuries will be legal.
My prayers are for the passenger and his family .... and that this will be a wake-up call for the "Hogan family." You don't allow your 14 year old unlicensed teen the car keys, you don't allow him to race professionally at 16 and 17 years old, and he's going to be taught very soon that everything he does has a consequence .... I pray one of those consequences is not the death of his friend.
Posted at 11:56AM on Aug 27th 2007 by sheri
75. Anyone who watches the show KNEW this was bound to happen...the kid drives like an animal theyve shown it on the show plenty times.....a drift car racer with an all too powerful souped -up toyota is not a good combination!
Posted at 12:06PM on Aug 27th 2007 by Chico
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