“Was Put Through the Windshield”: 4X Mr. Olympia Recalled a Horrific Encounter With a Drunk Driver When He Was 5 in 2014

5’9″ Jay Cutler rose to stardom in bodybuilding when he was a teenager. Securing his place amongst the top teenage bodybuilders, Jay’s entry into bodybuilding was not planned. He wanted to join the police or the FBI when his life took an unexpected turn.

Jay established himself as a pro in his early 20s. He did not just secure himself a place, but also went on to share his love for cars, much like his fellow competitors. As Barbara Terry sat for an interview with Jay in 2014. The two talked a lot about cars. From revealing his first car to talking about accidents, Jay spoke his heart out that day.

Jay opened up about his car accident 

Jay‘s love for cars is not unknown. He has a fascination for cars and loves collecting them. He was just 16 years old when he first bought a 1981 Toyota Corolla. As he revealed to Barbara that he could bench press 550 pounds, Barbara could not help but remind him that the weight equals the weight of a dirt bike.

Curious to know whether he had been in any accidents, Barbara enquired, “any car accidents that stick out in your mind?” Although Jay revealed that he “fortunately” was never involved in a major car accident, he mentioned an incident when he was just five years old.

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He said, “When I was five years old, I was put through the windshield of a vehicle due to a drunk driver.” Jay talked about two accidents that happened because of a drunk driver. He again spoke about a 2005 incident where another drunk driver hit him. Luckily, this time, he “sustained no injuries except some back problems.” With time, he recovered from it entirely.

Jay Cutler and his struggle to get in the car 

Jay Cutler is a car fanatic. Be it Porsche, Hummer, BMW, or Corvette; Jay adores all of his cars. When it comes to four-wheelers, he makes no compromise. However, there’s a regret that he has. The owner of several luxury cars can not fit himself inside the vehicle. This is mainly because of his enormous build.

As a bodybuilder, Jay’s profession demands him to gain immense muscle mass. In his prime, the 4x Mr. Olympia winner weighed more than 300lbs. Because of his enormous size, he could not fit into his favorite car, a Porsche Carrera GT. Thus, his driving options are restricted, even though he owns many vehicles.

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