Colt Ford & His Crew Rescued Following Scary Bus Crash
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Country Star Colt Ford Injured In Bus Crash
Country music star Colt Ford was injured after his tour bus crashed, leaving the singer with a broken shoulder and requiring first responders to pull him from the vehicle through the shattered windshield. Several crew members were also injured in the crash, though Ford said everyone was okay.
Ford is an American country singer, rapper and songwriter who has built a career by blending traditional country music with hip-hop and Southern influences.
He is most well-known for his hit “Dirt Road Anthem,” which was later recorded by Jason Aldean and became a major hit. Ford has also collaborated with multiple other artists including Keith Urban, Brantley Gilbert, Jamey Johnson and Chase Rice.
In recent years, Ford has faced significant health challenges. In April 2024, he suffered a near-fatal heart attack following a performance in Arizona and spent months recovering. He eventually returned to performing and continued working on music.
Colt Ford Shares Update From Bus Crash
Ford shared a photo of the badly damaged bus on social media, showing the vehicle off the side of the road with significant damage to the front and passenger side. It remains unclear where the exact crash occurred.
The accident comes as Ford was preparing to travel to Germany for an upcoming performance. Despite the frightening incident, the singer appeared to remain positive, reassuring fans that his crew was “a little banged up” but that they were all still here.
On Friday (August 14), Ford’s team shared an update. They were pleased to report that the country singer successfully underwent shoulder surgery, which went well.
“Colt is now focused on resting, recovering, and getting back to doing what he loves,” his team shared.
They also thanked fans for all of their ongoing support during this challenging time, sharing the news that Ford unfortunately had to cancel and postpone some shows.
You can read Colt Ford’s full update and see which shows have been changed below.
