Malcolm in the Middle star Frankie Muniz rushed to hospital following race-car crash

His team has asked fans for privacy following the crash

He was due to compete for Team Air Force in Ford’s Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic in Florida. 

However, he crashed his No. 33 Ford during a practice session and was taken to a nearby medical facility for assessment.

His racing team, Team Reaume, later confirmed that Muniz was awake and alert following the accident.

It also thanked fans for their concern and asked them to respect his privacy while he received medical attention.

'My Mustang did its job'

Muniz has since been discharged and shared a brief update on his condition.

“I am a little sore, but my Mustang did its job in protecting me,” he said.

Muniz was also disappointed to miss the event, which was due to be presented by his former Malcolm in the Middle co-star Bryan Cranston.

Cranston has since reassured fans that the actor is doing well, describing him as ‘just an impatient patient right now’.

He also joked about watching Muniz behind the wheel, saying: “When I watch him race, I’m a little nervous, just like any parent, it’s like ‘slow down!’”

The extent of the damage to Muniz’s car became clearer through an image shared by Entertainment Tonight, which appeared to show that rescue workers had cut away the roof of the vehicle to reach him.

(Pic credit: Entertainment Tonight)

Muniz has been involved in motorsport since 2004 and has spent the past three years racing full-time. He currently competes in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving a Ford F-150.