HOLLYWOOD star and Nascar racer Frankie Muniz suffered a broken wrist – in a horror ladder accident.
And the injury looks set to force him out of races for the next two months.
Nascar driver Frankie Muniz broke his wrist after falling off a ladder at home[/caption]
That could even mean he misses the rest of the Nascar Cup Series – part of the Nascar Craftsman Truck Series.
Muniz, 39, suffered the injury in a freak incident at home.
The actor revealed he was standing on a ladder to change the batteries in his backyard Ring camera.
But as he did so, he fell off and did the damage to his wrist.
Muniz took to social media on Thursday to share the details with his fans.
He wrote: “The phrase ‘FML’ (Frankie Muniz’s Life) takes on new meaning with moments like these.
“I’m disappointed to share that I won’t be racing at Darlington this weekend or for the next few weeks due to a distal radius fracture.
“Yesterday, I fell from the top of a ladder while changing the batteries in a Ring camera in my backyard.
“Note to self: heed the ladder warning that says, ‘Do not sit or stand on top step.’
“In hindsight, a taller ladder would’ve been smarter.
“While I’m gutted to miss the races, I’m grateful it wasn’t worse.
“I feel for my team, who’ve poured their hearts into this season, and I’m thankful for @FordPerformance and their unwavering support.
“The doctor estimates a six-to-eight-week recovery, so I’ll be back in the driver’s seat as soon as I’m cleared.”
Fans replied sending their best wishes to their hero.
One said: “Sorry Frankie but like you said it could be worse and I am glad it isn’t!”
Another wrote: “Glad you’re more or less ok because ladder accidents can be deadly. You’ll be back soon. Rest up.”
A third added: “Aww man I’m sorry. But you’ll be revitalized & unstoppable! (Until you’re supposed to) Get well soon!”
And a fourth commented: “Feel better Frankie! Come back stronger than ever.”
Muniz has been racing for two decades – competing in various different events including the Formula BMW USA, Atlantic Championship, ARCA Menards Series and Nascar.
As well as his motor racing exploits, Muniz is also a famous actor.
He played the lead title characters in both Malcolm In The Middle and Agent Cody Banks.
Muniz played the lead role in Malcolm In The Middle[/caption]
He has been racing for more than 20 years[/caption]
