In the early hours of Sunday morning, comedian and actor, Kevin Hart, was involved in a major road traffic accident and had sustained "serious injuries" as a result.
Hart was accompanied in the vehicle by 2 other people and managed to escape the written-off car, which had been rolled over onto its back, to find help. Though it is a miracle that no one died in horrific accident, it has been reported that Hart and his friend, Jared Black, have both suffered "major back injuries."
And now, we finally have an update on Kevin's condition. Keep reading to see footage from the devastating crash and to hear the extent of his injuries.
Kevin Hart is one of our country's most beloved actors.
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Though his career in stand-up comedy got off to a rocky start, Kevin has gradually become one of Hollywood's most recognizable stars.He has starred in a variety of blockbusters.
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And has become globally known and loved for his unique and comedic acting style.But, now, devastating news has come in about the star.
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In the early hours of Sunday morning, reports of a major car accident in Malibu started flooding in.The crash happened in Hart's vintage 1970 Plymouth Barracuda...
Which was bought by Hart as a fortieth birthday present to himself back in July. The day before the accident, Kevin posted a video of himself in his vintage ride, as someone yelled at him for laying down too much rubber on the street as he spun out his tires.Though on Sunday, Hart wasn't actually driving his car.
According to reports, the vehicle was been driven by Hart's friend, Jared Black, twenty-eight, in the West Valley.Hart was in the passenger seat of his vehicle.
While Black's fiance, Rebecca Broxterman, thirty-one and a personal trainer, was sat in the back.Jared Black lost control of the vehicle.
Jared, who is an actor, producer, and director, turned from the southbound Cold Canyon Road to eastbound Mulholland Highway.This is when the vehicle skidded off the road.
Skid marks on Mulholland where Kevin Hart’s car went thru fence/down ravine. He & driver injured/hospitalized. Othe… https://t.co/V2rToVKo1g— Greg Mills (@Greg Mills)1567372914.0
Pictures of the scene have been emerging...
This is where @KevinHart4real’s car went off the road into a ditch in Calabasas. The comedian turned actor was not… https://t.co/3HTgWR1oQl— Carlos Saucedo (@Carlos Saucedo)1567399017.0
But the damage to Hart's car was devastating and quite simply shocking.
BUZZ BITES: @KevinHart4real Car Crash! Police have confirmed Kevin was not driving at the time of the accident. The… https://t.co/GP7yvUFnV0— BUZZ (@BUZZ)1567366700.0
The passengers were left trapped in the smashed-up vehicle.
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And Hart was the first to emerge from the vehicle in the search for medical attention and help. He was then picked up by a member of his security team before being taken to the hospital.However, Jared Black was found pinned to his seat.
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And the fire department had to saw off the roof to get him out. He was then reportedly airlifted to UCLA Westwood hospital.Luckily, his fiance escaped with minor injuries.
Broxterman was freed from the car and “suffered only 1 complaint of pain."Though Hart and Black haven't been so lucky.
As they have suffered "major" back injuries as a result of the accident, police have reported. The details about these injuries remain unclear, but many are worried as to whether the men will ever fully recover from such an injury.The influence of drugs or alcohol has been ruled out.
.@CHPWestValley officials confirm actor/comedian @KevinHart4real was seriously injured after a friend, who was driv… https://t.co/VCMMEwQVh8— Cooper Rummell (@Cooper Rummell)1567369580.0
People from all over the world have been sending their condolences.
Get well soon, brother 🙏🏾❤️ Kevin Hart Hospitalized After Serious Car Accident | Hollywood Reporter https://t.co/aLtKyjQQUi— terry crews (@terry crews)1567373873.0
And his huge fan base has taken to Twitter to send him their well-wishes.
Kevin Hart has really suffered so much. I’m hoping he recovers from this disastrous car accident. He’s a human bein… https://t.co/zxlwdmFaY0— Eugene Gu, MD (@Eugene Gu, MD)1567374167.0
His fans are praying for him to make a full recovery.
Sending out some prayers to my guy @KevinHart4real who was seriously injured in a car accident this morning. I hope… https://t.co/JxKY1JdUP3— Taylor Vonfeldt (@Taylor Vonfeldt)1567364465.0
But his fate has thus far remained unknown.
@KevinHart4real I hope You are healing. Sorry to read you were in an accident. I hope it's not bad & You just have… https://t.co/L6tFstIBEE— Sheryl E. Linsley (@Sheryl E. Linsley)1567363484.0
And the extent of his injuries hasn't been fully detailed.
Fans have been left speculating whether Kevin will ever fully recover from his injuries.But, now, we have the update we've all been waiting for.
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Sources close to Kevin told TMZ that, after the success of his back surgery on Sunday, the actor is expected to be released from the hospital by the end of the week.However, he isn't out of the woods just yet.
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He'll have a heavy physical therapy workload in the coming weeks, along with a steady schedule of follow-up doctors' appointments. We wish Kevin a speedy recovery.