Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani sustained several injuries, including a spinal fracture, in a car accident Saturday evening, according to Michael Ragusa, who identified himself as the head of Giuliani’s security.
Ragusa said Sunday in a statement on X that Giuliani’s vehicle “was struck from behind at high speed” on a highway Saturday. New Hampshire State Police said in a news release Sunday that both vehicles were "heavily damaged."
In his statement, Ragusa said that prior to the accident Giuliani was "flagged down by a woman who was the victim of a domestic violence incident," and that Giuliani "immediately rendered assistance and contacted 911," staying on scene until police arrived.
State Police said they are investigating the crash, which occurred on Interstate 93 southbound in Manchester. Authorities identified Giuliani as a passenger in the vehicle that was struck. Police said lanes surrounding the crash were closed for “approximately one hour” as they investigated.
Ted Goodman, whom police identified as the driver of the car Giuliani was in and who has served as a representative for Giuliani in the past, did not immediately reply to a request for further details. State police said Goodman sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital.
State police said they have identified the driver who struck Goodman and Giuliani’s car, and they reported that the driver was also taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
“No charges have been filed at this time and all aspects of the crash remain under investigation,” state police said.
Ragusa said in a statement, which Giuliani’s social media accounts reposted, that Giuliani “was transported to a nearby trauma center, where he was diagnosed with a fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations and contusions, as well as injuries to his left arm and lower leg.”
Reached for further comment on Giuliani’s condition, Ragusa said in a statement that Giuliani was “in great spirits” and “fully alert and conscious.” Giuliani’s doctors are “pleased with his progress,” Ragusa added.
Ragusa also said in a separate social media post that the accident “was not a targeted attack.”
Giuliani’s son, Andrew Giuliani, acknowledged the incident on X, thanking “all the people that have reached out since learning the news about my Father.”
“Your prayers mean the world. As a son, I can tell you I’m honored to have a Dad that I can call the toughest SOB I’ve ever seen!” he added.
