A spokesperson at the Regional Medical Center in Memphis told us Morgan Freeman's condition is "serious" after he was injured in a car accident last night.
The 71-year-old was in a one car accident around 11:30 PM outside of Ruleville, Miss. and had to be airlifted to the hospital in Memphis.
The condition of an unidentified woman in the car with the actor is still not known.
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Posted at 11:57AM on Aug 4th 2008 by Frunkis
2. Please pull through, Morgan.....You are a national treasure that we cannot afford to lose.
Posted at 11:58AM on Aug 4th 2008 by Brooke
3. ledger dies, bales mom is freaking out, freeman wrecks the ride, I hope someone is watching michael caine's every move..........
Posted at 11:58AM on Aug 4th 2008 by pinkttacofist
4. Best wishes, Mr. Freeman! I hope you make a speedy and complete recovery.
Posted at 11:59AM on Aug 4th 2008 by ac
5. He's a great actor...I hope he'll be ok.
Posted at 12:00PM on Aug 4th 2008 by Hawkins
6. I wish Morgan Freeman the best. He is one of my fave actors. A co-worker and I were just talking about Dark Knight and all of his performances. Please pull through.
Posted at 12:11PM on Aug 4th 2008 by KG
7. It would appear that he drove Miss Daisy one too many times..... or perhaps , she was in the front seat this time polishing the knob?
Posted at 12:00PM on Aug 4th 2008 by Brian
8. Memphis 8/4/2008) Actor Morgan Freeman is being treated at the Med after a bad car crash.
Mississippi Highway Patrol reports Freeman's car went of Highway 32 near Leavy Road in Tallahatchie County and flipped several times.
Freeman was air lifted to the Med in critical condition.
A woman who was in the car was also taken to the Med.
We're told Freeman may have fallen asleep at the wheel.
http://www.wreg.com/global/Story.asp?s=8783730
Posted at 12:05PM on Aug 4th 2008 by OHNOTHEYDIDNT
9. Oh I hope he will be okay.
He is nice...
Posted at 12:06PM on Aug 4th 2008 by Kathy
10. My best wishes for his quick and uncomplicated recovery.
Posted at 12:08PM on Aug 4th 2008 by Harriet
11. What was his BAC level?
Posted at 12:09PM on Aug 4th 2008 by PatinNJ
12. That movie is cursed.
Posted at 12:28PM on Aug 4th 2008 by Jessica Tandy
13. This is no time for idle speculation. Let's rally behind this outstanding performer and wish him a full recovery.
From "March of the Penguins," "Unforgiven," "Million Dollar Baby," "Driving Miss Daisy" and many other efforts, this actor has touched hearts and minds. God bless you and your family, Mr. Freeman.
Posted at 12:14PM on Aug 4th 2008 by Carolyn A-B
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Best wishes, Mr. Freeman.
Posted at 1:51PM on Aug 4th 2008 by OCD
15. Welll said Carolyn A-B, he has done some fantastic work and is a stand up Man. Good luck Mr.Freeman
Posted at 12:16PM on Aug 4th 2008 by Kelli
