Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani was released from the hospital after recovering from injuries sustained in a significant car crash in Manchester, New Hampshire, over the weekend. Giuliani’s spokesperson confirmed that he had suffered fractured thoracic vertebrae and multiple lacerations but was discharged after several days of treatment.
The accident occurred late Saturday night around 10 p.m. when a 19-year-old driver, Lauren Kemp, struck the rear of a Ford Bronco traveling on Interstate 93, in which Giuliani was a passenger. The vehicle was driven by Giuliani’s associate, Ted Goodman. Authorities reported that both cars veered into the highway median and were heavily damaged.
All three individuals involved—Giuliani, Goodman, and Kemp—sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were promptly transported to hospitals for medical care. Giuliani’s injuries included fractured vertebrae in his thoracic spine, contusions, lacerations, and trauma to his left arm and lower leg.
According to Michael Ragusa, Giuliani’s head of security and spokesperson, the former mayor was conscious and cooperative throughout his treatment. “This is a man who survived 9/11—so a little car accident won’t be slowing him down,” Ragusa said, emphasizing Giuliani’s resilience. “He is eager to return to business and continue fighting for this country, as he has proudly done for the past 50 years.”
State police revealed that officers were already at the scene responding to a domestic violence incident on the opposite side of the highway when they observed the crash. Prior to the collision, Giuliani had reportedly stopped to assist a woman who was a victim of domestic violence, providing aid and ensuring she was safe until authorities arrived.
Officials clarified that the crash was accidental and “not a targeted attack,” attributing it to the rear-end collision caused by Kemp’s vehicle at high speed.
This incident marks a notable event in Giuliani’s recent public life, highlighting both his commitment to public service and his resilience in the face of physical hardship.