Kevin Hart's Vehicle To Be Disassembled, Accident May Cause Changes In Laws

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The CHP hopes legislation regarding restored vehicles will improve.

As Kevin Hart continues to recover from back surgery and enters into the rehabilitation phase of his healing process, investigators are still attempting to piece together what happened on Mulholland Highway. By now you've heard about Hart's involvement in a car accident that left him with, reportedly, three spinal fractures—a one-car collision that landed his 1970 Plymouth Barracuda in a ditch on the side of the road.

Kevin wasn't driving the vehicle and, thankfully, all three passengers survived the crash. Although alcohol has been determined to not be a factor, the California Highway Patrol will dismantle the restored classic car to learn whether or not the vehicle malfunctioned. According to TMZ, the Barracuda will be stripped down to its bolts in a process that could take up to three weeks.

The publication also states that their CHP sources hope that there will be changes to laws regarding restored vehicles. When classic cars undergo a full restoration process, they are, more often than not, left in assembly-line condition. In Hart's case, as will many classic vehicles, his Barracuda was released in a year that didn't require a safety harness, and the CHP believes that if the harness was included during the restoration process, Hart, along with many others, wouldn't have sustained such serious injuries. However, the CHP will also make sure that the car was restored efficiently regardless of the harnesses exclusion.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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