Senator Chris Coons, a Democrat representing Delaware, was hospitalised on Sunday after being involved in a crash involving several vehicles and was treated for injuries, his office said, which were not serious.
“Earlier today, a Delaware driver experienced a medical incident and collided with several cars, including one in which Senator Coons was a passenger,” his office said in a statement. “Senator Coons was transported to Beebe Hospital and treated for minor injuries. He is now home and expected to make a full and swift recovery.”
Details about the specific injuries he sustained have not been made public.
Authorities have yet to provide details on the condition of the other individuals involved in the accident or disclose the exact location where it happened. Meanwhile, Coons’ office expressed appreciation to the Lewes Police Department and other emergency responders who attended to the scene.
“Senator Coons is deeply grateful to the first responders for their prompt and professional response, including the Lewes Police Department, Lewes and Rehoboth Fire Departments, and Sussex County Emergency Medical Services, as well as the capable doctors and nurses at Beebe Hospital, where he received excellent care. He feels relieved and blessed that by all accounts no one was seriously injured during the crash.”
