Gene Simmons drove headfirst into a parked car in Malibu, and it appears he was fortunate not to drive off a cliff and into the ocean, according to video obtained by TMZ from his recent car crash.

The KISS rocker’s SUV caused significant damage to a truck parked along Pacific Coast Highway; the truck’s hood is bent and crumpled, while Gene’s Lincoln Navigator appears mostly undamaged.

Gene’s wife, Shannon, informed us that her husband fainted behind the wheel and drifted across several lanes of traffic before crashing into a parked car. Based on the aftermath video, it seems Gene would have gone over the bluff, onto the beach, and possibly into the ocean had he not hit this truck.

Paul Stanley mentioned it was a miracle Gene survived, and Gene’s wife expressed that she does not want to drive with him ever again.

The airbags did not deploy; however, Gene emerged unscathed, even though paramedics arrived with a stretcher.

According to Shannon, Gene dislikes drinking water and was recently prescribed new medication that left him dehydrated, which caused him to faint while driving.

The family wants Gene to avoid freeways in the future and only drive on short trips; however, Shannon hopes Gene gives up driving for good.