Kevin Hart Undergoes Back Surgery After Being Involved In Serious Car Accident

Sep 03, 2019 by apost team

Actor and comedian Kevin Hart underwent back surgery following a car crash that occurred in the early morning hours of September 1st in Calabasas, California. Hart along with Jared Black and Rebecca Broxterman were reportedly riding in the car when it ran off the road down an embankment. Black who was driving the car also sustained back injuries. 

Eniko Hart, Kevin’s wife told TMZ that Kevin is “going to be just fine.” She also added that the comedian is in good spirits and has awoken from back surgery.

According to a California Highway Patrol incident report cited by CNN, Kevin Hart and Jared Black, the car's driver, both suffered ‘major back injuries’ following the car crash next to the actor's home. The pair were transported to nearby hospitals to be treated. The third occupant in the car, Rebecca Broxterman, did not sustain any major injuries.

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Black was driving Kevin Hart’s 1970 Plymouth Barracuda when he lost control of the car running off the road and rolling down an embankment. According to the report, Hart was able to become free from the vehicle while the other two passengers remained trapped. The actor went to his residence to call for medical attention.

CNN reports that police officers have concluded Black was not under the influence of alcohol when the crash occurred. Hart’s car was a 40th birthday gift to himself that he posted about on instagram in July. He wrote next to the photo, “I added some more muscle to the family for my 40th....”

Let's hope Kevin Hart and the other passengers in the crash make a quick recovery! Send them your thoughts here.