Actor and racing driver Frankie Muniz said he was “grateful to be walking” after surviving a severe crash during a practice lap at the Daytona International Speedway in Florida, according to Yahoo Sports.
The incident occurred on Wednesday during preparations for the Veterans Day Classic event, as reported by Yahoo Sports.
The 40-year-old former child star was hospitalized following the wreck, per Yahoo Sports.
In a video update released on Thursday, Muniz explained that safety crews had to physically “cut the roof off” of his vehicle to extract him, according to Yahoo Sports.
Muniz stated that he was “extremely sore, but fortunately, no major injuries” were sustained, per Yahoo Sports.
He credited the durability of the Ford Mustang Dark Horse R cars for protecting him during the accident, according to Yahoo Sports.
The television star assured his supporters that he is “heading home, back to Phoenix” to recover, per Yahoo Sports.
Muniz also expressed deep gratitude toward the track safety team and the overwhelming support he received from fans online, according to Yahoo Sports.
Reflecting on the terrifying accident in his caption, the driver admitted he was “still processing” an event that put everything into perspective, per Yahoo Sports.
Muniz originally began pursuing a competitive racing career in 2008 and currently competes in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, according to Yahoo Sports.
Concluding his social media update, the resilient driver promised his fanbase that he “will be back on the track soon” once fully healed, per Yahoo Sports.