For the most part, Matthew Broderick is a beloved actor in Hollywood. His roles in classic movies such as Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and War Games saw him shoot to fame in the eighties. However, his career was almost derailed by an accident at the height of his stardom, the effects of which the actor no doubt still feels to this day.
Matthew Broderick was a staple of many people’s childhoods, in August of 1987, the young star had been travelling around Northern Ireland with his then-girlfriend and fellow Hollywood star, Jennifer Grey. Their scenic holiday quickly became a nightmare after Broderick swerved into oncoming traffic without explanation. Their vehicle collided with another on the road resulting in a nasty crash.
