Nev Schulman, “Catfish” host, revealed he broke his neck in a motorcycle accident while he was on his way to pick up his son from school.
The 39-year-old host was hit by a truck while he was riding his motorcycle. He opened up about his near death experience on Instagram last week.
“I went fishing with my family on Sunday. It was incredible, my son’s idea. One of those days that just work. We found an available boat (thank you captain ben!) and caught all kinds of fish, most of which we threw back because they were too cute. Especially the puffer. It was magical. A day full of love and wonder in the way only calm days in nature with family can be.”
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“Monday was not a day like that. Monday was a day where I learned what ‘before the accident’ really means. And Monday gave weight to just how lucky I was to have Sunday,” he continued. “It’s true what they say – life can change in an instant.”
“I never made it to pick up my son from school on the bike. In fact in some ways, I’m glad I didn’t. I was alone on impact. Me and the truck. And then I guess the pavement. I was alone and unconscious. And then conscious,” he recalled. “Maybe I was fine (I wasn’t). Maybe I can still do my long run on Thursday (I couldn’t).”
“I broke my neck. C5 and C6 to be exact. Stable fractures. I’m not paralyzed. My hands were a question mark there for a minute but the human body is incredible and so are HUMANS. The incredible knowledge and care from everyone in the medical community has been so remarkable. Starting with the EMS and on to the Southampton Emergency Room and the Stony Brook ICU. It’s hard to feel sorry for myself when I hear from the doctors about how many people with similar injuries will never walk again.
“I’m lucky to be here, alive, standing and hugging my family, projected to make a full recovery. And I’m really starting to understand the meaning of gratitude. For the big and little things before the accident, and now everything moving forward.”
“We hadn’t planned on fishing last Sunday and my instinct was to say no to scramble-planning a day trip, but looking back a week later, I’m so glad I said yes. ❤️”
Schulman included 13 Instagram slides with various pictures and videos. There is a slide that shows his x-Ray, him in the hospital bed, his neck injury, a video of him taking his first steps after the accident, and posts of him and his family. He married his wife Laura Perlongo in July of 2017. The couple have two kids: Cleo (7) and Beau (5).
Nev Schulman is a TV host and producer, best known for his work on the MTV show “Catfish: The TV Show.” He was born on September 26, 1984, in New York City. Schulman gained fame with the 2010 documentary film “Catfish,” which documented his own online dating experiences and the practice of deceptive online relationships.
Schulman co-hosts “Catfish: The TV Show” with Kamie Crawford, helping people learn the truth behind their online relationships. He also wrote a book titled “In Real Life: Love, Lies & Identity in the Digital Age,” which explores the themes of online dating and deception.