Samuel L Jackson reveals he was nearly killed in horrifying New York subway accident
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Samuel L Jackson opens up on near-death experience
- Samuel L Jackson has recounted a 1988 incident where he was dragged by a New York City subway train after his foot got caught in the door, revealing “things slow down when you’re looking at death”.
- Speaking on Paloma Faith’s Mad Sad Bad podcast, Jackson said he feared for his life as the train accelerated, but it slowed and stopped before entering a tunnel.
- In a 2021 Vanity Fair interview, Jackson revealed the incident tore his ACL and meniscus, leading to 10 months on crutches and a year of rehab.
- Jackson sued the New York Transit Authority and received a $540,000 settlement.
- During the court proceedings, Jackson learned that a man had pulled the emergency cord, stopping the train and potentially saving his life.