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Colt Ford: Twice Near Death, Now Recovering from Bus Crash
14 Aug
Summary
- Colt Ford survived a near-fatal heart attack, dying twice.
- He was hospitalized for 10 hours and placed in a medically induced coma.
- Ford was injured in a recent tour bus accident, breaking his shoulder.

Country music artist Colt Ford has recently disclosed two serious health incidents he has endured. In 2024, Ford experienced a near-fatal heart attack while performing in Gilbert, Arizona. He reported dying twice that day and underwent a 10-hour surgery, later spending time in a medically induced coma. This health scare profoundly impacted his outlook on life.
More recently, on August 12, 2026, Ford was involved in a tour bus accident. He revealed on social media that the crash resulted in a broken shoulder. The incident occurred as he and his crew were traveling to a show in Germany. Despite the injuries, the crew was unharmed.
Ford is slated to perform at upcoming events, including Tailgate X in Germany on August 15, 2026, and at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on August 19, 2026. It is currently unclear if he will be able to perform at these scheduled dates as he recovers.