Nev Schulman says he's 'lucky to be alive' after horrific bike accident that nearly killed him

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: 'Catfish' host Nev Schulman believed he's "lucky to be alive" following a bike accident that broke his neck and almost claimed his life recently.

The 'Dancing with the Stars' alum, 39. shared pictures of his horrific injuries and information about the tragedy on Instagram on Saturday, August 10, revealing that he also injured his neck in the incident.

Nev Schulman talks about the horrific bike accident

Nev Schulman spoke about his bike accident on Instagram, saying that after enjoying a pleasant day of fishing with his family the previous Sunday, he had to pick up his child from school the following day.

He further revealed on Saturday, August 10, that he was heading to pick up his two-year-old son Cy from school on Monday, August 5, when the crash with a truck happened.

He wrote in the caption, "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. Maybe I was fine (I wasn’t). Maybe I can still do my long run on Thursday (I couldn’t)."

"I broke my neck," he added. "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."

Sharing photos and video of the aftermath, Schulman said he was very nearly killed and expressed gratitude to the "incredible" medical staff for their assistance following the collision.

"The incredible knowledge and care from everyone in the medical community has been so remarkable," he wrote, expressing gratitude to the Southampton ER and Stony Brook ICU staff in New York, reported Fox News Digital.

One video showed Schulman lying in bed, while another showed his riding helmet damaged. Though he released X-ray pictures showing his fractured neck, Schulman did not elaborate on what transpired during the collision.

He continued, "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."

He remarked, "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."

A trigger warning for the footage showing "medical trauma and severe injury" was included on Schulman's post's first slide. Schulman's videos show him wearing a neck brace as he gently stands up and then moves cautiously along a hallway.

He shared images of his hospitalized neck injury scans, the scar from his surgery on the back of his neck, and the damaged helmet he was wearing at the time of the collision.

Schulman and his wife Laura Perlongo have three children -- Cleo, 7, Beau, 5, and Cy, 2. In another video that he posted, he is shown approaching his children gently, who then give him hugs.

Fans concerned for Nev Schulman after horrific accident

Fans and followers took to the comments section of Nev Schulman's Instagram post to express their concern for him.

One follower wrote, "You are so fortunate to not be paralyzed, you will still have a long recovery road but you’ll get there!"

Another follower wrote, "Omg Nev this is so scary I hope you feel better soon"

"Nev!!!!! Thankful you’re still here with us!!! Happy to see you hugging your loved ones," commented one person.

American comedian and writer Morgan Murphy wrote, "Wishing you well, Nev. So sorry this happened. May your recovery be as smooth as possible."

Others took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their concerns, with one social media user writing, "Noooo not my boy nevvv i hope he gets better."

"Omg poor Nev !! Thank goodness he survived for sake of his children, wife and family," remarked another.

One individual exclaimed, "Oh that's awful! I'm glad to hear he may recover. What a shock!"

"So happy he will recover!! Hope to see Nev return to #DWTS one day!!" wrote one person.

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