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Kazza · 01-03-2006, 11:52 PM

Drake Bell Survives Car Crash By Julie Keller
Tue Jan 3, 4:30 PM ET

Nickelodeon star Drake Bell is no doubt embracing the new year, following a near-death scare in the waning moments of 2005.

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The teen star of Drake & Josh suffered a fractured neck among a litany of injuries after a head-on car collision Thursday night in Los Angeles.

The 19-year-old actor, who costars with Josh Peck as high school-aged opposites and soon-to-be stepbrothers navigating the perils of teendom, crashed his 1966 Ford Mustang into a Mercedes as he tried to make a turn off the Pacific Coast Highway, according to TMZ.com.

Bell was immediately rushed to Santa Monica Hospital, where he was visited by costar Peck. He was then transferred to the UCLA Medical Center and treated for a fractured neck, a broken jaw, facial lacerations requiring 70 stitches and several knocked-out teeth, per TMZ.com. The injuries were not said to be life-threatening and Bell has since been released from the hospital, but he reportedly faces a long convalescence, including dental and plastic surgery.

Still, the actor says he is moving toward a quick recovery. In a statement issued to TMZ.com by the show's executive producer Dan Schneider, Bell says he "appreciates all the calls and support...He thanks everyone for all their thoughts and prayers and hopes to be back in production soon."

Fans have been rushing to the Web to offer their support and wishes for a speedy recovery.

"Drake, I really hope you're OK," a fan named actress 102 writes on the Nickelodeon message boards. "You're my favorite singer and actor."

"I hope you get better and eat lots of chicken noodle soup and I will pray for you until you get better," adds rac56.

"I hope you r all right," says kyle1018. "And I hope you will still be on Drake & Josh."

The network and Drake & Josh producers haven't immediately commented on the show's future in the wake of the accident. Season four had commenced shooting, with a handful of episodes in the can.

But Bell has a positive attitude about getting back to work. "Not to worry, Drake & Josh will return," he said in his statement.

Aside from his role as guitar-playing slacker Drake Parker on Drake & Josh, Bell previously starred on Nickelodeon's The Amanda Show and appeared on Seinfeld, The Drew Carrey Show and Home Improvement. He also recently costarred in the Dennis Quaid- Rene Russo flick Yours, Mine & Ours.

His first album, Telegraph, was released in September.

Stormtracker TF · 01-04-2006, 12:31 AM

Wow, I love Drake and Josh. Thats horrible....I'm Glad he didnt get hurt TOO badly. I hope he gets well soon.

Sterling Holobyte · 01-04-2006, 01:12 AM

My 5 yr old daughter loves Drake and Josh. And Drake is her favorite of the two. I hope he gets better soon.

80sTrivia · 01-04-2006, 06:47 AM

How terrible to have such a crash on New Years... I hope he makes a complete and full recovery from his injuries...

TheGreatPretender · 01-04-2006, 01:35 PM

God that's horrible.

I hope he makes a good recovery.

Superstar · 01-04-2006, 02:47 PM

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MsOrange · 01-04-2006, 03:07 PM

yea, i heard that on the radio this morning.. that's aweful

dlemond · 01-04-2006, 03:32 PM

Two questions not addressed for some reason:

1. How is the other driver?- I'm assuming at least one human being was in the other car, but as far as the media goes that is apparently a non-issue.

2. Was alcohol involved? The fact that it is not mentioned whether it is or not- and it is mentioned with every celebrity accident- makes me believe alcohol may be involved in some way.

PrettyinPink55 · 01-04-2006, 03:33 PM

I hope he makes a speedy recovery!

Karen* · 01-04-2006, 03:47 PM

I heard about that. That's horrible. I'm really glad he made it out though. I hope he makes a full recovery.

EmoJoe · 01-04-2006, 03:54 PM

Im glad hes ok

But wow, hes 19? I thought he was like...15 -_-

Courtnee · 01-04-2006, 07:58 PM

awwwww!

dlemond · 01-06-2006, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dlemond

Two questions not addressed for some reason:

1. How is the other driver?- I'm assuming at least one human being was in the other car, but as far as the media goes that is apparently a non-issue.

2. Was alcohol involved? The fact that it is not mentioned whether it is or not- and it is mentioned with every celebrity accident- makes me believe alcohol may be involved in some way.

Has either of these questions been answered?

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 01-06-2006, 08:53 PM

Ick, I'm glad he's okay :/

G-Force Glockstar · 01-07-2006, 12:10 PM

That's terrible!

I love Drake & Josh!

01-03-2006, 11:52 PM	#1
Kazza Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 17, 2003 Posts: 3,244	Drake Bell suffered car crash Drake Bell Survives Car Crash By Julie Keller Tue Jan 3, 4:30 PM ET Nickelodeon star Drake Bell is no doubt embracing the new year, following a near-death scare in the waning moments of 2005. ADVERTISEMENT The teen star of Drake & Josh suffered a fractured neck among a litany of injuries after a head-on car collision Thursday night in Los Angeles. The 19-year-old actor, who costars with Josh Peck as high school-aged opposites and soon-to-be stepbrothers navigating the perils of teendom, crashed his 1966 Ford Mustang into a Mercedes as he tried to make a turn off the Pacific Coast Highway, according to TMZ.com. Bell was immediately rushed to Santa Monica Hospital, where he was visited by costar Peck. He was then transferred to the UCLA Medical Center and treated for a fractured neck, a broken jaw, facial lacerations requiring 70 stitches and several knocked-out teeth, per TMZ.com. The injuries were not said to be life-threatening and Bell has since been released from the hospital, but he reportedly faces a long convalescence, including dental and plastic surgery. Still, the actor says he is moving toward a quick recovery. In a statement issued to TMZ.com by the show's executive producer Dan Schneider, Bell says he "appreciates all the calls and support...He thanks everyone for all their thoughts and prayers and hopes to be back in production soon." Fans have been rushing to the Web to offer their support and wishes for a speedy recovery. "Drake, I really hope you're OK," a fan named actress 102 writes on the Nickelodeon message boards. "You're my favorite singer and actor." "I hope you get better and eat lots of chicken noodle soup and I will pray for you until you get better," adds rac56. "I hope you r all right," says kyle1018. "And I hope you will still be on Drake & Josh." The network and Drake & Josh producers haven't immediately commented on the show's future in the wake of the accident. Season four had commenced shooting, with a handful of episodes in the can. But Bell has a positive attitude about getting back to work. "Not to worry, Drake & Josh will return," he said in his statement. Aside from his role as guitar-playing slacker Drake Parker on Drake & Josh, Bell previously starred on Nickelodeon's The Amanda Show and appeared on Seinfeld, The Drew Carrey Show and Home Improvement. He also recently costarred in the Dennis Quaid- Rene Russo flick Yours, Mine & Ours. His first album, Telegraph, was released in September.

01-04-2006, 12:31 AM	#2
Stormtracker TF Happy Easter! Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: Jul 19, 2002 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 102,598	Wow, I love Drake and Josh. Thats horrible....I'm Glad he didnt get hurt TOO badly. I hope he gets well soon.
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01-04-2006, 01:12 AM	#3
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01-04-2006, 06:47 AM	#4
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01-04-2006, 03:33 PM	#9
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01-04-2006, 01:35 PM	#5
TheGreatPretender just because Forum Veteran Join Date: May 22, 2004 Location: Trying to think of a creative, witty location. Posts: 7,628	God that's horrible. I hope he makes a good recovery.

01-04-2006, 02:47 PM	#6
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01-04-2006, 03:07 PM	#7
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01-04-2006, 03:32 PM	#8
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	Two questions not addressed for some reason: 1. How is the other driver?- I'm assuming at least one human being was in the other car, but as far as the media goes that is apparently a non-issue. 2. Was alcohol involved? The fact that it is not mentioned whether it is or not- and it is mentioned with every celebrity accident- makes me believe alcohol may be involved in some way.

01-04-2006, 03:47 PM	#10
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01-04-2006, 03:54 PM	#11
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01-04-2006, 07:58 PM	#12
Courtnee MAN VS SAMMICH. Forum Star Join Date: Mar 23, 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,413	awwwww!
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01-06-2006, 08:53 PM	#14
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01-07-2006, 12:10 PM	#15
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