'Revenge of the Nerds' actor Robert Carradine has been cited with careless driving after crossing into oncoming traffic and slamming into a tractor-trailer. Carradine, 60, and his wife, Edie Mani, were both injured in the afternoon crash on March 5 near Dolores, in the state's southwestern corner, but the injuries are not life-threatening. According to the Colorado State Patrol, the actor's 2003 Mercury Marauder crossed into the oncoming lane on Colorado Highway 145 and collided with the tractor-trailer. The couple, who had been wearing seatbelts, were removed from the car and taken to Southwest Memorial Hospital and then transferred to Mercy Regional Medical Center in Durango. Scroll down for video . Cited: Actor Robert Carradine and his wife Edie, pictured in 2004, were injured after he drove across a highway into oncoming traffic but have been released from hospital. He has been cited with careless driving . It's unclear how long they were there. But neither was listed as being at the hospital Thursday, Mercy Regional spokesman David Bruzzese said. The truck driver, 59-year-old Richard Clayton of Wisconsin, wasn't injured, Trooper Josh Lewis said. James Saunders of the state patrol told The Durango Herald that neither alcohol nor speeding was a factor in the crash. Images of the scene also show that it was not snowing or raining at the time. 'The fact that they were wearing seat belts is why they are with us today,' he said. The area of the highway was shut for more than two hours following the crash. A publicist for Carradine has yet to respond to a request for comment on the actor's condition, but Carradine was back using his Twitter account earlier this week. Wreckage: The actor's 2003 Mercury Marauder, pictured, was destroyed after he crossed into the path of the truck last week. He and his wife were removed from the car and taken to hospital . Collision: The driver of the semi-truck, pictured, did not suffer any injuries in the crash. Authorities do not know what caused Carradine to veer towards the truck but said alcohol and speeding were not factors . The youngest of a prolific acting family, Robert Carradine worked steadily in film and television for more than 40 years. He and half-brother David Carradine often could be seen in the same projects, including the TV series 'Kung Fu,' Walter Hill's 'The Long Riders,' and Paul Bartel's 'Cannonball.' Robert Carradine's biggest hit came in 1984 with the off-color comedy 'Revenge of the Nerds,' in which he played head nerd Lewis Skolnick. He reprised the role in the big screen sequel and two small-screen follow-ups. More recently, Quentin Tarantino cast Robert Carradine as a tracker in the 2012 film 'Django Unchained.' Tarantino is filming his latest movie, 'The Hateful Eight,' in nearby Telluride, Colorado, but the Weinstein Co. said Carradine is not involved with that project. He has three children; a daughter from a previous relationship and a daughter and a son with Mani. Famous role: Carradine is well known for his role in the 1984 comedy, Revenge of the Nerds .
Carradine was driving his wife Edie near Delores, Colorado on March 5 when he crossed into oncoming traffic and smashed into a truck . The couple, who were both wearing seatbelts, were taken to hospital but have since been released . The truck driver was not hurt in the crash . Authorities said neither alcohol nor speeding was a factor in the crash and Carradine has since been cited for careless driving .