Kevin Hart Makes First br Public Appearance Since br His Near-Fatal Accident.br Hart recently made an appearance at the People’s Choice Awards to accept the comedy act of 2019 award for his tour, ‘Kevin Hart: Irresponsible.’.br It is his first major appearance since he br was hospitalized in early September after br suffering major back injuries from a car crash.br According to ‘USA Today,’ Hart received a standing ovation as he took the stage to accept the award.br During his acceptance speech, br Hart shared appreciation for God br and his family.br "First and foremost thank God because I definitely don’t have to be here … Being that I am, it makes me appreciate life more." br - Kevin Hart, via ‘Complex’.br Hart also thanked his fans for their support during his ‘difficult time.’.br "You have no idea the effect that you have on us as entertainers … I truly want to thank you guys for being there for me in this difficult time.