Comedian Kevin Hart was arrested on suspicion of DUI after he nearly slammed into a gas tanker while speeding on a freeway.
The California Highway Patrol, confirmed to TMZ that the comedian driving in a black Mercedes on the 101 Freeway at around 4:30 AM PT. The CHP says he was "driving erratic," "going 90 MPH" and "almost collided with a gas tanker truck."
The California Highway Patrol, confirmed to TMZ that the comedian driving in a black Mercedes on the 101 Freeway at around 4:30 AM PT. The CHP says he was "driving erratic," "going 90 MPH" and "almost collided with a gas tanker truck."
Hart failed a field sobriety test and was booked for misdemeanor driving under the influence. He was released later Sunday after payment of a $5,000 bond.
Hart later addressed the incident on Twitter, writing that drinking and driving is "not a game or a laughing matter." He added:
This is a wake up call for me, I have to be smarter & last night I wasn't....everything happens for a reason....
— Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) April 14, 2013