Simon Cowell Hospitalized: Nearly Dead After Crash, 'Lucky To Be Alive'

Music mogul Simon Cowell was reportedly hospitalized and is “lucky to be alive” after another e-bike crash leaves him nearly dead. According to a report from TMZ, it was last week (on Thursday) when former American Idol judge crashed his e-bike again.

The report goes on to reveal the 62-year-old was hospitalized with several broken bones. An eyewitness at the scene reported the music mogul was “lucky to be alive” following the accident.

Simon Cowell Hospitalized: Nearly Dead After Crash

Speaking to TMZ, sources report Simon Cowell was cruising around London on his e-bike at the time of his accident. The music mogul reportedly turned a sharp corner, but he didn’t quite make the turn. Turns out, the pavement was wet. This caused the tires to slip out from under Simon causing him to crash into the ground.

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According to The Sun‘s recount of the accident, Simon was driving 20 MPH on his e-bike when the accident happened causing him to be thrown forward over the handlebars of the e-bike.

He was pedalling along, with his electric motor on, when the wheels suddenly went from under him after hitting a wet patch. He slipped and went flying over the handlebars into the middle of the road.”

The eyewitness added that Simon Cowell was “stupidly” not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The individual proceeded to describe the gruesome scene and the blood-soaked music mogul.This source continued to explain: “Blood was pouring from his face — he looked like something from Phantom of the Opera. Three kindly passers-by jumped into action, and stopped the traffic so he wouldn’t be run over.”

Injuries: Is He Doing Alright?

According to The Sun, the source went into detail about what happened to Simon Cowell after he was hospitalized. Fortunately, they also provided some details on if he was alright and what kind of injuries he suffered from.

After being ambulanced to hospital and given an X-ray, Simon was eventually released that evening — his arm in a yellow cast all the way up to the shoulder — and told to rest.”

TMZ reports Simon Cowell broke his arm, bruised his cheek, and was believed to have a concussion.

Surprisingly, Simon Cowell’s second crash is not enough to steer him away from riding his e-bike anymore. He, however, reportedly realizes wearing a helmet from now on is in his best interest.

Does it surprise you to learn Simon Cowell was hospitalized AGAIN following another e-bike crash? Are you shocked he wasn’t wearing a helmet? Fans of the music mogul are relieved to know Simon Cowell is not dead. And, they wish him a speedy recovery.