KISS co-founder Gene Simmons is said to be “doing fine” after crashing his SUV into a parked car along Pacific Coast Highway on Wednesday. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the crash occurred just before 1 p.m. near Malibu Canyon Road. Authorities said Simmons’ Lincoln SUV crossed the median and struck a parked vehicle.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to the scene and transported the 75-year-old musician to a nearby hospital for evaluation. He was later released. Simmons reportedly told officers he fainted behind the wheel. His wife, Shannon Tweed Simmons, said he may have had a reaction to a newly prescribed medication and that he simply needs to “hydrate more.”
No other injuries were reported in the incident, and authorities have not indicated any signs of impairment. Simmons is now resting at home and expected to make a full recovery.