Josh Hartnett back on set after SUV collides with police vehicle in Newfoundland; Inside the accident, his family, net worth, and iconic films

Actor Josh Hartnett has returned to work after being briefly hospitalized following a car accident in St. John's, Newfoundland. The incident occurred around 1 am when the SUV Hartnett was traveling in collided with a Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) patrol vehicle at the intersection of New Cove Road and Elizabeth Avenue. Both vehicles sustained significant damage, and all three individuals involved, Hartnett, the 59-year-old driver of the SUV, and the police officer, were transported to the hospital. According to the RNC, the injuries were believed to be minor, and all parties were later released after medical evaluation.

According to CBC website, A source familiar with the production revealed that the actor was heading home from the set when the vehicle he was in was struck.

Hartnett was in Newfoundland filming an untitled six-episode Netflix limited series. The show, created by Jesse McKeown, centers around a fisherman who discovers that his remote town is being terrorized by a mysterious sea creature. Hartnett stars alongside Charlie Heaton and Mackenzie Davis in the series, which began production in August.

Who is Josh Hartnett

Josh Hartnett, 47, is an American actor born on July 21, 1978, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He gained early fame with roles in cult favorites like The Virgin Suicides and quickly became a Hollywood leading man with blockbusters such as Pearl Harbor and Black Hawk Down. Hartnett has also delivered acclaimed performances in indie films like 40 Days and 40 Nights and Resurrecting the Champ, while earning praise on television with his role as Ethan Chandler in Penny Dreadful . More recently, he appeared in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer and M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap.

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Hartnett’s net worth is around $25 million, earned through his diverse roles in both film and television. He currently lives in Hampshire, England, with his wife, actress Tamsin Egerton, and their four children.

According to USA Today website, The actor was safe and unharmed, according to his representative Susan Patricola. He was “examined and then cleared to return to work.” The investigation is still ongoing.