He hasn’t commented much about the accident that nearly took his life, but Kevin Hart opened up the harrowing incident on a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience. The celebrated comedian was involved in a single-vehicle car crash that left him unable to walk. After spinal surgeries and months of physical therapy, Kevin Hart is just getting back to feeling at 100 percent. When discussing the accident, he told Joe Rogan about the “biggest cry” he’d ever had in his life when returning home post-surgery.

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“My biggest cry in life came from the first day that I came home from the hospital because I never had to see that house again,” he said. “Like there was an option of me never seeing that home again. There was an option of me never walking on that driveway again. There was an option of me never seeing my wife and my kids again.” As he struggled mentally, emotionally, and physically, Hart said he made sure to keep a smile on his face even though it contradicted how he was feeling.

“I lied in the hospital because I didn’t want them to know that I was having pain because I thought that they were gonna stop me from letting me continue to try my walks,” he said, adding that there was even a point where he couldn’t even “wipe [his] own ass.” He tried getting back on his feet without his walker just weeks after his surgery, but he believed he should have taken more time to recover.

“My son doubled as nurse, my daughter doubled as nurse, [my wife] Eniko doubled as it. My brother came,” he said. “That’s when the care about what was important really changed … The things that you think are important, you get to looking around at a hospital, almost four walls — none of that sh*t that you think is important is in there. It’s one of these people.” Watch Hart’s episode below.

It appears that reality star, Ms. Minnie, was at fault for the fatal car accident that caused her tragic death last week, according to the official police report. It was announced that the Little Women: Atlanta star, whose real name was Ashley Ross, had passed away at the age of 34 after sustaining injuries from a hit-and-run car accident. The news was a sudden shock to her friends, family, and fans of the show, many of whom took to social media to mourn the loss of Ms. Minnie.

According to the official police report obtained by TMZ, Minnie had swerved off the road just prior to the fatal crash. Based on eyewitness testimony and the responding officer’s observations, Minnie lost control of her car while driving on the highway, and attempted to regain control by jerking right, which caused her to briefly go off-road. She abruptly swerved back to the left, colliding with another vehicle in the opposite lane. While neither of the drivers were thrown from their vehicles, Minnie was found unresponsive on the scene, and would later be pronounced dead. The other motorist survived, but was rushed to the hospital with complaints of pain.

The report officially states that Minnie was at fault for the accident. It also indicates that no drug or alcohol tests were done on either driver. According to TMZ, an autopsy has not been performed on Minnie, nor are there plans to do so. Her cause of death will thus likely be listed as a result of blunt force trauma. Minnie’s family is holding a memorial for her this weekend, allowing only ten of her closest loved ones to attend due to coronavirus restrictions. The event will be live streamed for those who wish to virtually pay their respects. RIP Ms. Minnie.

These are strange, trying times we’re living in. Millions of people are struggling from day-to-day and many families are consumed with trying to keep their households healthy and safe from COVID-19. Sadly, even with “Stay Home” orders in place, people still need to commute. In Lousiana, a tragic car crash resulted in the deaths of two children: 11-year-old Keshon Batiste and 12-year-old Trayvon Alexander. The two boys were passengers in the backseat of a vehicle when the person behind the wheel reportedly ran a stop sign, went through a ditch, and finally hit a tree. 

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It’s reported that Trayvon’s family was able to cover his funeral costs, but Keshon’s loved ones were having a difficult time coming up with all of the money needed to lay him to rest. They launched a GoFundMe crowdfunding campaign and once someone told Shaq about the story, he reached out and paid the remaining balance of approximately $4K.

This isn’t the first time Shaq has pulled a good deed such as this. Last year, Shaq covered the funeral costs for Jazmine Barnes, a seven-year-old who was shot and killed while riding in the car with her mother. Two men pulled alongside the vehicle and opened fire in a violent incident that was a tragic case of mistaken identity, according to police. 

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Tragedy has struck the NFL this morning as former quarterback Tarvaris Jackson lost his life in a car crash while driving through his home state of Alabama. The 36-year-old spent the early stages of his career as a QB for Arkansas although he finished his college campaign with none other than Alabama State. 

Jackson was drafted into the NFL all the way back in 2006 by the Minnesota Vikings and played with the squad until 2010. The last few years of his career were spent with the Seattle Seahawks where he was the backup QB for Russell Wilson. In fact, Jackson was able to secure a Super Bowl ring back in 2014 as he was a member of the championship-winning squad.

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Since retiring from the NFL, Jackson had been working as a coach, specifically with the Tennessee State Football program where he was training up and coming QBs. It is clear that Jackson had dedicated his life to football and his untimely passing is a shock to the entire football community.

As of right now, there are very few details surrounding the circumstances of Jackson’s crash. Regardless, this is tragic news and our thoughts are with Jackson’s family and former teammates, during this sad time.

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28-year-old Erica Barrier, the daughter of the legendary rapper Eric B., has passed away as a result of her injuries sustained in a serious car accident this week.

It was reported yesterday (March 16) that Barrier had been in a car crash with an eighteen-wheeler truck, getting rear-ended after the larger vehicle did not have time to properly break. The truck driver was not hurt but Erica Barrier suffered critical injuries that placed her in the hospital. Eric B.’s publicist has confirmed that the rapper’s daughter, unfortunately, did not survive the accident.

“She fought a valiant fight, however we TRUST GOD & HIS ultimate decision to bring her home,” wrote Eric B.’s publicist Alvina Alston, according to @MoreMediaHits on Instagram. “We want to sincerely thank everyone from around the world for the outpouring of support and love during this difficult time. Please continue to keep our family in prayer as we now prepare to lay Erica to rest. This was an unfortunate vehicular accident that claimed her life however, and it’s also crucial that we pray for the other driver involved. Our hearts also go out to him and his family as we hold no ill will in our hearts for those involved. Again, we accept GOD’s will and want to sincerely thank the good samaritans, first responders and impeccable medical staff who cared for our daughter at Hartford Hospital.”

Rest in peace, Erica Barrier.

Lorenzo Brino, who played the role of Sam Camden in the television series 7th Heaven, has sadly passed away at the age of 21. TMZ reports that Lorenzo was killed when he lost control of his Toyota Camry and it struck a utility pole. Brino was the only occupant of the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The accident actually occurred last Monday around 3 AM in San Bernardino County, but the name of the victim was not confirmed until today. The incident is currently being investigated.

After a rain delay on Sunday, the Daytona 500 was held yesterday afternoon in front of 100,000 people. The final lap of the race was shaping up to be a classic as Ryan Blaney, Ryan Newman, and Denny Hamlin were all pushing for the win. Coming off of the last turn and into the tri-oval, Newman was leading the race when he was spun out by Blaney who was simply trying to get in behind the leader. Newman's car eventually hit the wall and flipped over before being hit in the driver's side by Corey Lajoie who had no room to move.

Newman's car came to a stop on its roof and the safety crew immediately made its way to the scene. The crew cut his car open from the site and eventually extracted him before taking the veteran driver to the hospital. It was later revealed by NASCAR and Newman's team that the driver was in serious condition and had suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

The scene where Kevin Hart and two friends got into a near-fatal car accident has finally been repaired, five months after the horrific crash. Last September, Kevin and his friends, Jared Black and Jared’s fiancée, Rebecca Broxterman, were involved in a car accident in Calabasas after the driver, Jared, lost control of Kevin’s 1970 Plymouth Barracuda and swerved off Mulholland Drive. The vehicle crashed through a fence and landed in a ditch, resulting in some “major back injuries” for Jared and Kevin, who was in the passenger seat. Rebecca, who was in the backseat, however, did not suffer any substantial injuries. The Blast reports that now, five months after the incident occurred, the white fence through which the vehicle crashed has been completely repaired.

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Following the near-death experience, Kevin went on to get emergency spinal surgery in order to restabilize his back, and was required to undergo weeks of rehabilitation. Since then, the comedian has spoken out on several occasions about the crash and how it has affected him. Most recently, he spoke to Men’s Health about how the experience pushed him to become the best version of himself that he could be. “I’m not trying to get back to where I was before—I want to be better than before. It’s a resurrection,” he said. “I feel like the other version of myself died in that moment and this new version was born to understand and to do better.” It has been reported that neither Kevin nor Jared or Rebecca will be filing lawsuits in relation to the crash.

Headlines over the past week have been rather bizarre and extremely tragic, but this past Sunday (Jan. 26), a group of New Yorkers restored a little bit of faith in the world when they came together to helped free a woman pinned under a vehicle. The New York Daily News was able to obtain a report from the NYPD stating that a 65-year-old woman in a Mercedes SUV struck a 25-year-old woman after making a right turn at an intersection in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. 

The accident caused the pedestrian that was hit by the SUV to be trapped under the vehicle unable to free herself from her unfortunate disposition. Fortunately, multiple bystanders that witnessed the accident stepped up, gently lifted the vehicle, and helped the young escape from underneath the car. 

The nearby-New Yorkers were able to keep the 25-year-old calm until authorities arrived on the scene. While under the care of the firemen who arrived at the scene, the woman was seen visibly conscious and on her phone. She was later transported to a nearby hospital to be treated for minor injuries including abrasions and bruising. 

As for the 65-year-old SUV driver, she will have to appear in court for failing to yield at an intersection. Thank the powers that be for all parties being able to leave this unfortunate accident with their lives and shout to the pedestrians that came together to help another patron in need. 

Check out the clip of the bystanders lifting the vehicle off of the young woman in the video provided below. 

Late last month, Angie Martinez announced that she would be returning to work after taking two months off for physical therapy. The famed radio host was in a serious car accident in early November, and while she shared the extent of her injuries, she hadn't spoken out about the details of her accident until now.

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"I can't say too much because insurance is still dealing with stuff," she said. "I was swerving out of the way to miss another car and I flew over a wall. It was like a 10-foot wall. The car dropped straight down. Luckily I had my seatbelt on, it was the daytime." Her co-host couldn't believe it. "Like Dukes of Hazard in the air. Flew down, straight down into some trees."

Emergency responders had to cut the trees to get her out of the wreckage. "So, when I tell you it's like a miracle... God is amazing," she continued. "I've been the past two months in recovery doing physical therapy, rehab." When asked what the hardest part of therapy was, Angie admitted every day is still hard for her. "That's the thing, you get a little better... Anyway, I had a fractured vertebra, shattered the vertebra in one part. So they had to put something in my back [to put it back together]." She joked that when she travels through airport security she isn't sure if she's going to set off the alarm.

While physical therapy is still tough, Angie said that it's something that she's grateful for because it's better than the alternative. "I'm not here for that!" she stated. Check out her clip below.

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She answered all your questions about what happened with her accident & her recovery.

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