Frankie Muniz taken to hospital after Daytona practice crash

Actor and racing driver Frankie Muniz was taken to a local medical facility for further evaluation after an incident during practice for a Ford charity event at Daytona International Speedway. Ford said Muniz is awake and alert and promised further updates as they become available.

The Proud to Honor event, a Mustang-only charity race held in honour of Veteran's Day, was scheduled to take place at Daytona later on Wednesday with 12 Ford drivers entered. Muniz was due to race for Team Air Force alongside Austin Cindric. Entertainment Tonight published a photo of the damaged car, which showed the roof had been cut away by rescue workers.

Muniz, who recently won the GT4 America Am championship, also competes in the NASCAR Truck Series for Team Reaume.