- Earlier today, the Hogan family through Linda issued the following statement. "My son Nick and a friend were involved in a car accident last night. Nick suffered minor injuries and has been treated and released from the hospital. At this time, his friend, John Graziano remains hospitalized. Nick is currently at the hospital with John and his family. His sole concern is for the well being of his friend. On behalf of my family, we ask that your thoughts and prayers be with John and his loved ones." The passenger in Nick Hogan's car is a 22 year old friend who returned from Iraq last year after serving with the United States Marines according to his grandmother in a story published by TBO.COM. Nick Hogan is due in a St. Petersburg court on September 10th for some previous traffic violations including speeding in a 45 mph construction zone and failing to wear a seatbelt.