What Happened To Josh On Moonshiners? Former professional motorcycle racer Josh Owens gained huge fame and success after starting a television career in the show Moonshiners. Owens has an interesting family background as his father was the legendary moonshiner named Jim Tom Hedrick.
Owens has also won the North Carolina state championship for not one but two consecutive years, both in 2003 and 2004. While his racing days are behind him, his fascination with bikes remains constant and a big part of his life. He often shares such thrilling experiences on social media with his followers. Owens has been a cast member of Discovery’s hit show Moonshiners from 2012 onwards.
He was illegally brewing moonshine in several US states. Authorities, however, allegedly claim that none of the cast’s alcohol is illegal, and if it were, law enforcement would intervene and stop them. Before making it big in his television career, Josh Owens also worked as an auto mechanic, which is why he has such impressive experience with motorcycles and cars. Believe it or not, even before being a mechanic, Josh Owens reportedly owned a construction business before joining the television show. Let us find out what Happened To Josh On Moonshiners.
What Happened To Josh On Moonshiners?
The Moonshiners actor was injured in a motorcycle accident at the Daytona International Speedway. Fellow co-stars and fans have been pouring in with unconditional support as the actor seems to be struggling.
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Several co-stars have already given an update about Owens, saying that while he is doing better and recovering slowly, he is still not completely out of the woods and might need time for a complete recovery. Fans have been taking to social media to pray for Owens.
This is the second time the actor has been in such a severe accident as Josh Owens was hospitalized in late 2021 when he tore off his rotator cuff and broke his left collarbone, shoulder blade, and ribs. This severe accident occurred after the vintage motorcycle blew a tire and crashed.
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Richard Landry Gives An Update
Josh Owens’ co-star Richard Landry updated fans while posting a video as he spoke to a few people close to him. He stated that he had just talked to a few people who talked to some of Josh’s family members and informed them that the actor was doing okay.
Another Moonshiners star, Tim Smith, also took to Twitter while providing an update on his friend while writing how he is grateful for all the love, prayers, and support from fans. Have a look at the social media post given below by Tim Smith.
Grateful for all the love, prayers and support for Moonshiner Josh Owens – all I could say right now is that both of his arms are working fine, so he'll still be able to make some shine 🔥🙏 but keep praying please, we are a ways out. pic.twitter.com/I3EtZk0jOa
— Moonshiner Tim Smith (@TimSmithSpirits) March 6, 2023
Richard Landry further revealed that he was told that Josh Owens has a broken leg due to injuries he suffered during the accident, adding that it is like a hangnail to Josh. Landry urged fans to keep praying because the actor is still struggling and is not out of the woods yet, but thankfully is doing better.
Who is Josh Owens’ Wife?
While it is unknown whether Josh Owens is married, as the Moonshiners star has kept his personal life away from the media limelight, the actor earlier uploaded a picture with his girlfriend, Amber Lyne Gabric, on Twitter and wrote that they had come to visit his girlfriend’s grandmother.
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Josh Owens, however, has a special girl in his life. He has a daughter, and Owens has opened up about it, saying how his life changed forever and how he loves his baby girl so much and cannot believe she is 12 now! While writing this on his little one’s birthday post, he also said she is his favorite person.
