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Kris Allen hospitalized after car accident
Wednesday, January 2, 2013    
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(WENN) - Singer Kris Allen was hospitalized with a broken arm on New Year's Day after a car crash.

The 'American Idol' star was with his wife Katy and dog Zorro when their vehicle was involved in an accident, and his mother Kimberly took to Twitter to inform fans of the smash.

In a series of posts, she writes:

Allen later took to his own page on the site to update fans about his condition and reveal he and his wife are expecting their first child.

He writes:

The singer also assured followers he will still play his upcoming shows despite his injuries.

In an additional post, he writes:

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