Hollywood star Gene Hackman was hit by a truck in Florida. January 14, 2012- Gene Hackman, the Oscar-winning actor was hospitalized for a brief time after being struck by a truck in the Florida Keys. The 81-year old was bumped and bruised after being hit from behind by a pickup. He was airlifted to a hospital in Miami and then released a number of hours later following some routine tests said Susan Madore, his publicist. Hackman was riding on a street in Islamorada, without a helmet at about 3 p.m....