Samuel L. Jackson's Harrowing Subway Escape: 'I Thought I Was Going to Die'

SHOCKING SUBWAY SAGA: Samuel L. Jackson Reveals Terrifying Near-Death Experience

In a jaw-dropping revelation, Hollywood legend Samuel L. Jackson has shared his harrowing tale of being dragged by a speeding subway train in New York City nearly four decades ago. The 76-year-old Pulp Fiction star was left shaken and battered after the traumatic incident, which he recalls with chilling vividness.

It's a miracle that Jackson is alive today to tell the tale. Back in December 1988, just months after wrapping up filming for Spike Lee's iconic film Do the Right Thing, Jackson was in the midst of helping a woman who had dropped something on the platform when disaster struck. The car door slammed shut on his ankle, causing him to be hauled along the tracks at breakneck speed.

"It was like my foot was stuck in a vice," Jackson recounts with a shudder. "I tried to pull it out, but it wouldn't budge. I thought for sure I was going to die." The train's momentum was relentless, and Jackson could see the tunnel ahead, feeling his life slipping away from him.

"I remember thinking, 'This is it. This is how I'm going to go out.' It was like my mind was in slow motion," he explains. "I couldn't process what was happening. It was like watching myself from outside my body."

In a heart-stopping twist, the train's emergency cord was finally pulled by a brave passenger who had also been injured and was on crutches. The sudden braking of the train saved Jackson's life, but not without leaving him with severe injuries.

"I had to spend 10 months on crutches and over a year in physical therapy," Jackson reveals. "I had torn my ACL and meniscus. It was a long, painful recovery." To make matters worse, he had to live with the emotional trauma of almost losing his life.

Jackson's determination to seek justice led him to sue the New York Transit Authority, which resulted in a whopping $540,000 payout. However, the actor insists that the real victory was being alive and able to share his story.

"It's not just about me; it's about the people who risk their lives every day on our public transit system," Jackson emphasizes. "It's a miracle I'm still here today."

In a sobering statistic, The Scholarly Note has learned that New York state's public transportation is among the most hazardous in the country, with 23 deaths, 1,641 violent incidents, and 1,759 injuries reported between 2021 and 2023.

Jackson's harrowing experience serves as a stark reminder of the dangers lurking on our city streets. As he reflected on that fateful day, he couldn't help but think about the impact it had on his life and career.

"It was a wake-up call," Jackson admits. "It made me realize how fragile life is. I've been in some crazy situations before, but this one takes the cake."