KISS legend Gene Simmons was hospitalized on Tuesday, October 7, after reportedly losing consciousness behind the wheel and crashing his SUV on the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu.
According to NBC4 Los Angeles, Simmons, 76, told deputies that he may have fainted while driving along the scenic stretch of highway before his vehicle veered across multiple lanes and collided with a parked car. The incident occurred just before 1 p.m. in the 25000 block of PCH, and the driver—identified by NBC4 as Simmons—was transported to a local hospital by LA County Fire for further evaluation.
A spokesperson for the Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station confirmed details of the crash to People magazine, though they did not name Simmons directly. The spokesperson stated the accident involved “a vehicle that struck a parked vehicle,” and confirmed the driver was hospitalized.
Simmons’ wife, Shannon Tweed told NBC4 that he is now recovering at home and noted that doctors had recently adjusted his medication, which may have contributed to the incident.
The timing of the crash comes just weeks before KISS is set to reunite for a special three-day event in Las Vegas, marking their first performance together since retiring from touring in 2023. The “KISS Army Storms Vegas” celebration, scheduled for November 14–16, will honor the band’s 50th anniversary with an “unmasked” lineup featuring Simmons, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer, and other guests.
