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(WENN) - Singer Kris Allen was hospitalized with a broken arm on New Year's Day after a car crash.
The 'American Idol' star was with his wife Katy and dog Zorro when their vehicle was involved in an accident, and his mother Kimberly took to Twitter to inform fans of the smash.
In a series of posts, she writes:
From Kris: he's in a lot of pain, arm broke, may not play guitar for a while. Prayers welcome please! #headoncollision twitter.com/allen_kimberly…
— Kimberly Allen (@allen_kimberly) January 2, 2013
Kristopher and Katy are both pretty beat up but ALIVE! Thank you Jesus! They are setting his arm now and will have surgery tomorrow.
— Kimberly Allen (@allen_kimberly) January 2, 2013
Zorro is fine too! Very shook up, but not injured.
— Kimberly Allen (@allen_kimberly) January 2, 2013
Allen later took to his own page on the site to update fans about his condition and reveal he and his wife are expecting their first child.
He writes:
Thank you @ford for equipping me with a car that kept my whole family @katyallen @zorropup and the little one we have on the way safe.
— Kris Allen (@KrisAllen) January 2, 2013
Yes I got in a really bad wreck tonight and yes I'm having a lil baby. #gonnabeadaddy
— Kris Allen (@KrisAllen) January 2, 2013
The singer also assured followers he will still play his upcoming shows despite his injuries.
In an additional post, he writes:
Don't worry everyone I may have broken my wrist but the #OutAliveTour is still on.
— Kris Allen (@KrisAllen) January 2, 2013
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