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Fox News
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
REO Speedwagon singer crashes car after falling asleep at the wheel
REO Speedwagon singer Terry Luttrell was in a car crash on Sunday morning following a reunion concert in Champaign, Illinois, state police confirmed to Fox News Digital on Wednesday. The 78-year-old told The News-Gazette in Champaign that he fell asleep at the wheel and suffered a cracked sternum from his car's airbag when he crashed on Interstate 57. "I was able to get up and get out of the car," Luttrell told the newspaper by phone from his hospital room, adding that he expected he would be hospitalized for a few more days doing rehabilitation. "The airbag went off and cracked my sternum a little bit. I have a little back pain and neck pain. It's nothing that can't be overcome." Luttrell told the newspaper that he had stayed at the concert's after party until 2 a.m. signing autographs, and hadn't slept much when he headed out for St. Louis on business. "It was just sign-sign-sign," he said. "I had people with Starcastle albums and REO albums. People were really friendly. You've got to [do it]." The singer and Champaign native said that while he felt a "little bit sleepy" after only a few hours of shuteye, he didn't think it would be a problem. "It just happened," he said. "I nodded off. I rolled the car over, and I woke up, and I was in a cocoon (the airbags). Unfortunately, it totaled the car." He added that some of his nurses were even at the concert. And despite his injuries, Luttrell said he's happy he performed at the farewell concert, which he said was "was a good show all the way around." "You never know what it's going to be like," he added. "Everybody (in the band) was excited. It was just a fun evening. It was exactly what we thought it was going to be. It was a one-off concert that will never happen again." Late last year, the band said they planned to stop touring as of January because of "irreconcilable differences." Luttrell joined the band soon after it formed in Champaign at the University of Illinois in 1967 and left in 1972. He was replaced by Kevin Cronin. He returned to front the band for one time on Saturday night. "To say that you were there was a pretty big thing," Luttrell added. Fox News Digital has reached out to REO Speedwagon for comment.
Daily Mirror
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Rock legend rushed to hospital after horror car crash
REO Speedwagon singer Terry Luttrell has been hospitalised after being involved in a car crash. The 78-year-old musician reportedly suffered a number of injuries after being involved in the accident. The accident took place in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, on Sunday - but Terry has since given an interview to local news. He admitted that he had fallen asleep at the wheel of his car - which was wrecked after he passed out. While the rock band frontman was able to free himself from the wreckage, he was far from uninjured. He revealed he broke one of the bones in his chest and has been suffering from pain elsewhere in his body. He told The News-Gazette: 'It just happened. I nodded off. I rolled the car over, and I woke up and I was in a cocoon (the airbags). Unfortunately, it totaled the car.' Recounting the aftermath of the incident, he explained: "[I was] able to get out of the car,' and went on to reveal he suffered a number of injuries. He said: '[I] cracked my sternum a little bit... I have a little back pain and neck pain. It's nothing that can't be overcome.' The local news report gave details of Terry's weekend - which had included a performance, after party, and mingling with fans. He recounted signing autographs late into Saturday night after taking to the stage and following an after-party. He reportedly didn't leave the party until 2am on Sunday morning, only to meet the fans who were seeking autographs. It was not until 4:30am that he got to sleep. The star was then up early that same morning and travelled to St. Louis for business. He explained that he felt "A little bit sleepy" but assumed he was fit enough to travel. After his accident, he was taken to Carle Foundation Hospital - with the News-Gazette recording that he is still there in order to recover from his injuries. Terry had been performing in a farewell show the night before his accident. Sharing details from the gig, he said: 'Everybody (in the band) was excited. It was just a fun evening. 'It was exactly what we thought it was going to be. It was a one-off concert that will never happen again. To say that you were there was a pretty big thing.' While Terry has been in another band called Starcastle, it is his work with REO Speedwagon that he is famous for. He joined the group in 1968, replacing frontman Mike Blair, with the band releasing hit singles including Can't Fight This Feeling.
Daily Mail
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS REO Speedwagon rocker Terry Luttrell sustains horror crash injuries after falling asleep at the wheel
Terry Luttrell of REO Speedwagon is on the mend after surviving a terrifying car crash over the weekend. The rocker, 78, rolled his vehicle after he fell asleep at the wheel on Interstate 57 in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois on Sunday morning, according to the News-Gazette. The airbag deployed during the crash, causing Luttrell to sustain a cracked sternum. Luttrell described the horror incident in a phone call with the outlet from his hospital bed, revealing he awoke from the crash surrounded by the airbags. The crash occurred following a long night which saw Luttrell perform at the State Farm Center with his band followed by autograph-signing at an afterparty. Luttrell left the party at 2AM and didn't get to bed until 4:30AM. But his rest was short-lived, as he was back on the road just a few hours later. While Luttrell admitted to feeling 'a little bit sleepy', he believed he would be fine to drive. 'It just happened,' the rocker said. 'I nodded off. I rolled the car over, and I woke up and I was in a cocoon (the airbags). Unfortunately, it totaled the car.' Luttrell was taken to the hospital and plans on remaining there for several more days to undergo rehab. 'I was able to get up and get out of the car,' he told the outlet. 'The airbag went off and cracked my sternum a little bit. 'I have a little back pain and neck pain. It's nothing that can't be overcome,' he added.
Scottish Sun
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Lead singer of hit 1980's rock band injured in car crash after falling asleep at the wheel following afterparty
LUCKY TO BE ALIVE Lead singer of hit 1980's rock band injured in car crash after falling asleep at the wheel following afterparty Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ROCKSTAR Terry Luttrell has been involved in a horror car accident after he reportedly fell asleep behind the wheel. The former REO Speedwagon lead vocalist, 78, was rushed to hospital after the crash which left his car totaled following an afterparty. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 1 Terry Luttrell has been involved in a car accident after he reportedly fell asleep at the wheel Credit: Getty Terry told News-Gazette after the crash on Interstate 57: "It just happened. I nodded off. "I rolled the car over, and I woke up, and I was in a cocoon. "Unfortunately, it totaled the car." He was left with a cracked sternum and quickly rushed to the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana for treatment. Terry is still bedbound and receiving medical care. He continued: "I was able to get up and get out of the car. "I have a little back pain and neck pain. It's nothing that can't be overcome." The accident came after a one-off reunion concert held at the State Farm Center in Illinois in honor of REO Speedwagon. Terry joined the iconic band back in 1968 and was the frontman for four years before he left in 1972. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
The Sun
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Lead singer of hit 1980's rock band injured in car crash after falling asleep at the wheel following afterparty
ROCKSTAR Terry Luttrell has been involved in a horror car accident after he reportedly fell asleep behind the wheel. The former REO Speedwagon lead vocalist, 78, was rushed to hospital after the crash which left his car totaled following an afterparty. 1 Terry told News-Gazette after the crash on Interstate 57: "It just happened. I nodded off. "I rolled the car over, and I woke up, and I was in a cocoon. "Unfortunately, it totaled the car." He was left with a cracked sternum and quickly rushed to the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana for treatment. Terry is still bedbound and receiving medical care. He continued: "I was able to get up and get out of the car. "I have a little back pain and neck pain. It's nothing that can't be overcome." The accident came after a one-off reunion concert held at the State Farm Center in Illinois in honor of REO Speedwagon. Terry joined the iconic band back in 1968 and was the frontman for four years before he left in 1972. .
