Ozzy Osbourne Involved in Car Accident En Route to Concert Venue Preparations……
Los Angeles, CA – July 5, 2025 — Legendary heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne was involved in a car accident earlier today while traveling to oversee preparations for one of the venues on his much-anticipated farewell tour. The 76-year-old Black Sabbath frontman, who has long been considered one of rock music’s most resilient figures, was reportedly en route to the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles when the incident occurred.
According to initial reports from local authorities, the accident took place around 10:45 a.m. on the southbound stretch of the 110 Freeway near the 3rd Street exit. Osbourne was being chauffeured in a black SUV when the vehicle was struck from the rear by a delivery van. The impact caused Osbourne’s SUV to veer into the adjacent lane, sideswiping another car before coming to a stop near the shoulder.
Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene. Witnesses say paramedics checked Osbourne on-site before transporting him to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for precautionary evaluations. Representatives for the singer later confirmed that he was “conscious and in stable condition” and that he had suffered “no major injuries.” However, Osbourne was reportedly shaken by the experience.
In a brief statement released by his publicist, Osbourne expressed gratitude to his fans and emergency responders. “I’m alright, just a bit rattled. Thank you to everyone who’s reached out. I’ll see you soon,” the statement read. Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy’s wife and longtime manager, also posted on social media, reassuring fans: “Ozzy is OK. He’s resting and in good spirits. Thank you all for your concern.”
This accident comes at a time when Osbourne has been making headlines for his determination to return to the stage despite ongoing health challenges. Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019 and having undergone multiple surgeries over the past few years — including a major spinal operation — Osbourne has been open about his struggles but equally vocal about his desire to perform for fans one last time.
His farewell tour, dubbed The Prince of Darkness: Final Bow, is scheduled to begin later this summer with several major stops across North America and Europe. The Los Angeles show was intended to be a dry run for the full stage production, which includes elaborate set designs, pyrotechnics, and several guest appearances by fellow rock legends. Osbourne had planned to personally oversee aspects of the venue preparation today, including sound checks and lighting setups.
Tour production manager Geoff “Skully” James spoke briefly to the media following the accident. “Ozzy insisted on being there himself to check on things. He’s incredibly hands-on, even at this stage in his career. We’re relieved he’s okay and taking the time to rest,” James said.
As of now, there has been no official announcement regarding delays or changes to the tour schedule. However, insiders close to the tour team have hinted that the first show, originally slated for July 19, may be pushed back by a few days to give Osbourne more time to recover fully.
Fans around the world have flooded social media with messages of support, using hashtags like #GetWellOzzy and #OzzyStrong. Fellow musicians have also reached out, including Metallica’s James Hetfield, who wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “Glad to hear Ozzy’s okay. Can’t keep the Prince of Darkness down!”
As investigations into the accident continue, authorities have not released the identity of the delivery van driver involved, though they confirmed that no arrests have been made and that no signs of intoxication or reckless driving were immediately apparent. All drivers involved reportedly remained on the scene and cooperated with investigators.
Despite today’s scare, fans and colleagues alike are confident that Ozzy Osbourne — the man who once bit the head off a bat on stage and lived to tell the tale — will return stronger than ever. For now, he’s taking time to rest, but his team remains optimistic that the show will go on.