The actor was involved in a crash during a racing practice in Florida. His vehicle sustained major damage, and he was ruled out of the race scheduled for Veterans Day.

Frankie Muniz, best known for starring in the series Malcolm in the Middle, was taken to a hospital on Wednesday, November 11, after a car crash in Daytona, Florida.

– Why it matters: The 40-year-old actor was in the crash during a racing practice. Although he remains conscious, doctors must evaluate his health.

Frankie Muniz is in the hospital after he was involved in a crash at the Daytona International Speedway.⁠. ⁠. ET was on site to interview Frankie, who was set to drive for Team Air Force at Ford's Veterans Day Classic, when he crashed during a practice lap. The speedway was not open to the public at the time.⁠. ⁠. We're told Frankie was transported to a local medical facility for evaluation, but he is awake and alert. He will no longer participate in the race.⁠. ⁠. It's unclear if he will be released in time to attend the race, where his 'Malcolm in the Middle' co-star Bryan Cranston was set to appear in support of Frankie.⁠. ⁠. (📸: Getty Images)

— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) November 11, 2026

The crash happened while Muniz was preparing to take part in the Ford Veterans Day Classic, a race held at Daytona International Speedway.

A Ford Racing representative confirmed to Page Six that the actor was involved in an incident during practice before the race.

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After the crash, Muniz was taken to a nearby medical center for a more thorough evaluation, according to information provided by the company.

– Key detail: Ford Racing said the actor was awake and alert after the crash.

– The consequence: Muniz was ruled out of the race scheduled for Wednesday night.

Actor and race car driver Frankie Muniz was hospitalized after a crash during a practice lap at Daytona International Speedway, his team reported.

It was reported that he is “awake and alert.” https://t.co/3q6k1UOk2Y

— ESPN.com.mx (@ESPNmx) November 12, 2026

A photograph released by Entertainment Tonight showed the condition of the vehicle Muniz was scheduled to drive in the Veterans Day race.

The image revealed considerable damage to the roof of the car, although the exact circumstances that caused the crash are still unknown.

So far, no details have been released about possible injuries, the results of medical tests or how long he will remain hospitalized.

– What’s unknown: There is not enough public information to determine the severity of his injuries or establish what caused the crash.

The lack of an official diagnosis makes it impossible to confirm whether Muniz will need a recovery period before returning to the track.

The Daytona incident is not the first one the Malcolm in the Middle star has faced in 2026.

In April, Muniz was in another crash when his truck collided in a turn at Bristol Motor Speedway while he was competing in a NASCAR race.

That earlier incident puts his racing career back under scrutiny, especially since the most recent crash required a hospital evaluation.

– Background: Muniz has been in at least two crashes during races or practices this year, based on the reported incidents.

In addition to his acting career, Muniz has built a career in professional auto racing, an activity that keeps him tied to speed competitions.

For now, the actor has not made any statements about what happened or personally reported on his health.

It has also not been announced when he might return to driving a race vehicle or whether the crash will affect his upcoming appearances.

The available information confirms that he was conscious after the impact, but it does not make it possible to determine whether he suffered injuries that require additional treatment.

– What’s next: Possible updates are expected from Ford Racing or Muniz himself about his medical evaluation and his return to racing.

In the meantime, his participation in the Daytona event was canceled, and the medical details of the crash remain unknown.

Source: Univision

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