Ryan Reynolds has opened up about a serious teenage accident that left him in hospital for four weeks. The actress said she was 18 when she decided to drive after drinking and decided to walk home. Moments later, he was hit by a drunk driver in Vancouver. Reynolds said the crash broke every bone on the left side of his body and left the car heavily damaged.
Ryan Reynolds recalls drunk driving accident
Reynolds shared the story in an interview with GQ’s Rob McElhenney. The conversation took a serious turn when the ‘Deadpool’ star talked about the accident that happened long before his Hollywood breakthrough.“I was pulled over by a drunk driver after making a strong and wise decision in favor of an 18-year-old male. He spent four weeks in the hospital,” Reynolds said.McElhenney, who co-owns Wrexham AFC with Reynolds, was shocked by the story. “That’s the first time I’ve heard that!” he saidReynolds added more details about the crash. “Oh yeah, I broke all the bones on my left side,” he said. He also said that the driver hit with such force that the vehicle was inoperable after the impact.
Ryan Reynolds shares details with Rob McElhenney
The actor said he left a bar after having a beer and looked at his car before deciding not to drive. “I thought you know what, I’m not driving anywhere. Even if it’s four blocks home, absolutely not,” Reynolds said.Then he started walking and was hit while crossing the street. Reynolds described it as a painful and strange moment because he had just made what he felt was the right choice.The actor also spoke about the care he received after the accident. He thanked the Canadian health system and the doctor who treated him during his recovery.Reynolds has often used humor in public interviews, but the story gave fans a rare look at a difficult chapter in his youth. The actor later became famous worldwide for films like ‘Deadpool’ and ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’. He also built a strong public partnership with McElhenney through Wrexham AFC and their ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ series.
