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Former Shortland Street star KJ Apa crashes car after a 16-hour day on Riverdale set

The kiwi star fell asleep at the wheel after a long day filming.

Auckland-born actor KJ Apa has survived a car accident in Vancouver.

The former Shortland Street star fell asleep at the wheel after a lengthy 16-hour day filming for season two of hit series Riverdale.

Apa was on his way to his hotel room just after midnight, which was a 45-minute drive from the set.

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Apa reportedly hit a light pole on the passenger side of his car which caused extensive damage to his vehicle but thankfully no harm to himself.

His co-star and close friend Cole Sprouse, who plays Jughead on the show, was reportedly supposed to be in the car with him but changed his plans.

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There are reports of concerns on the set of Riverdale following the accident, regarding the lack of transport available to actors after late-night filming.

We’re just thankful KJ is safe!

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