Hulk Hogan's son injured in crash, released

By now you've seen the news about Nick Bollea, Hulk Hogan's son. He was released from the hospital today, but here's the word about the accident from the St. Pete Times:

CLEARWATER -- Hulk Hogan’s son and another young man were seriously injured in a car crash Sunday evening in Clearwater.

Driver Nick Bollea, 17, also known as Nick Hogan, and passenger John J. Graziano, 22, had to be extracted from the crumpled Toyota Celica Supra.

Officials said both were taken by air to Bayfront Medical Center, where Graziano was reported in critical condition.  Family members gathered at the hospital late Sunday, but reporters were kept at a distance.

Nick Bollea’s injuries were described as non-life threatening, said Wayne Shelor, Clearwater Police Department spokesman.

The bright yellow car was traveling eastbound on Court St. around 7:30 p.m. when it hit the median, Shelor said.

Dennis Balila, who was in the yard of a nearby apartment complex, said he heard the loud screech and then saw the car flying backwards.

Bollea’s car skidded around 25 yards, spun around and crashed, trunk-first into a median palm tree, Shelor said.

Hulk Hogan arrived on the scene flanked by three Clearwater police officers, Balila said. For around 30 minutes, he went back and forth between the car and ambulance as the two young men were cut free, he said.

No charges have been filed as of early Monday.

Nick is an aspiring race-car driver (YouTube is full of video showing him drifting), but his driving skills are best remembered leaving his dad's yellow Lamborghini in ashes after it burst into flame while he was driving it through Bay Harbor Islands last September.

Rumor has it from Perez that he was racing a silver Dodge Viper at the time.

Mom Linda released this statement to the press:

"My son Nick and a friend were involved in a car accident last night. Nick suffered minor injuries and has been treated and released from the hospital. At this time, his friend, John Graziano remains hospitalized. Nick is currently at the hospital with John and his family. His sole concern is for the well being of his friend. On behalf of my family, we ask that your thoughts and prayers be with John and his loved ones."

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Comments

im sad for the supra, that was a nice car!!!

[ben]

I am sick to the stomach that this boy can get away with breaking the law and risking other peoples lives for fun this poor kid who has served his country in a war will now need lifelong care due to some complete moron who has been spoilt all his life by his div of a father who should die soon too. They are all scum bags and i will pray every day for nick to wrap his thick skull round a lampost and have his parents by his side watching his dripping brain matter messing up the windshield

[mikeg]

What a piece of garbage Hogan and his kid are. Neither one has come out and told the truth about what happend. I guess the kid is not to happy to tell people he was racing his Dad when they cracked up. Who do they think there fooling.Hogan is seen on his show taking drifting lessons so his kid would think he was cool. He said Nick did not want to hang with him and maybe this would impress him. Good job Hulk now show him how the lawyer is going to try to keep anyone from finding out.

[mcivito]

Hulk was the other driver in the Viper. Who do they think they are fooling. How is it he show's up there 5 min after the accident. This whole thing sucks. The clearwater police are trying to cover up this thing. Witness come forth and tell them he was drag racing and they say there is no proof. They say Hulk was not driving the Viper. They say they intervied the guy who was but do not give his name. His lawyer has the cops doing flips. Now they are putting out rumors that the other kid was driving. Probably testing the wates with the public in case he dies.

18 months ago we were in the same situation. Our son who was then 16 was driving and his friend was in a coma for 2 weeks. His friend survived and I'm praying for John everday. God is full of miracles. My prayers are with both families. The only way we survived this night mare was seeking God for strength. God Bless~

To the Hogans:
Wish you the best, glad that Nick is doing alright, our prayers are with everyone in this time...just know that we are thinking of you and wish you well. Wish you all the best.