Ryan Reynolds' Shocking Drunk Driver Accident Story

Actor Ryan Reynolds revealed a deeply personal story about a traumatic event from his youth. Over three decades ago, when he was 18 or 19 years old, Reynolds was hit by a drunk driver in his hometown of Vancouver, Canada. He recounted that the collision was so severe, it broke every bone on his left side and rendered the other car inoperable.

During a recent interview, Reynolds expressed his gratitude to Dr. Meek at General Hospital for his care, humorously attributing his recovery to socialized medicine. He also mentioned a previous instance where he was 19, had consumed a couple of drinks, and was walking home when the accident occurred, reflecting on the perceived 'karma'. This incident happened early in his career, before his major film successes.