Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman was injured in a car accident on Mississippi's Highway 32. Freeman, who had been driving, was airlifted to a Memphis, Tennessee, hospital after the wreck. He suffered a broken arm and elbow, and sustained a shoulder injury, but was discharged from the hospital 3 days later, on August 7.

Memphis resident Demaris Meyer was Freeman's passenger. Meyer also sustained non-life-threatening injuries.ABC24: Morgan Freeman Involved in Serious Car Accident (August 4, 2008) Meyer has sued Freeman for negligence. She is suffering from permanent disability as a result of the accident, according to her lawsuit. She is also suing for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages and property damage. BBC: Actor Freeman 'denies negligence'(June 13, 2009)

"Damn, Morgan Freeman critical after car crash, hope he's ok. (always liked him as an actor but his role in Batman has put him on my A+ List)"—CarlitoesTwitter: Carlitoes

"Apparently, Morgan Freeman was driving a 1997 Nissan Maxima when he flipped it. Talk about a humble guy."—Daniel HortonTwitter: Daniel Horton

"Bystanders converged on the accident scene.... When one person tried to snap a photo... [Morgan] Freeman joked, "no freebies, no freebies."—Daniel HortonTwitter: Tom Boone

"Morgan Freeman drives a '97 Maxima?" —MatthewgoodTwitter: Matthewgood

"I knew it! There's a curse on The Dark Knight. I mean, it started with Heath. Then Bale. Now Morgan Freeman. I hope Aaron and Maggie hide!"—CisforChesneyTwitter: CisforChesney