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Josh Hartnett Released After Hospital Check Following Crash With Police Car in Newfoundland

Police opened an investigation, requesting witnesses and relevant video.

Overview

  • An SUV carrying Hartnett collided with a Royal Newfoundland Constabulary patrol vehicle at New Cove Road and Elizabeth Avenue in St. John's shortly before 1 a.m. on Sept. 25.
  • The 47-year-old actor, the SUV’s 59-year-old driver, and the officer were taken to hospital with minor injuries, with the officer hospitalized as a precaution.
  • Police reported significant damage to both vehicles and said collision analysts are examining the scene and evidence.
  • A representative said Hartnett was checked, released, and cleared to return to work on an untitled Netflix limited series filming in Newfoundland.
  • CBC reporting cited a source who said Hartnett was heading home from set when the crash occurred, as investigators ask for CCTV, dashcam, or cellphone footage.