Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized After “High Speed” Car Accident
Rudy Guiliani is recovering from a terrifying car crash.
The former New York City mayor was hospitalized after being involved in a motor vehicle accident on the evening of Aug. 20 in New Hampshire, during which he was allegedly hit from behind on the highway after stopping to help a victim of domestic violence.
“Prior to the incident, he was flagged down by a woman who was the victim of a domestic violence incident,” Giuliani’s head of security Michael Ragusa wrote in a statement shared to Instagram Aug. 31. “Mayor Giuliani immediately rendered assistance and contacted 911.”
“He remained on scene until responding officers arrived to ensure her safety,” the statement continued. “Following this, while traveling on the highway, Mayor Giuliani’s vehicle was struck from behind at a high speed.”
The 81-year-old was then, according to the statement, transported to a nearby trauma center and diagnosed with a fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations and contusions as well as injuries to his left arm and lower leg.
“His business partner and medical provider were promptly contacted and arrived at the hospital to oversee his care,” the statement concluded. “At this time, no further updates are available.”
In the caption of the post, Ragusa also shared an update on how Giuliani—who shares kids Andrew Giuliani, 38, and Caroline Giuliani, 35, with ex-wife Donna Hanover—has been doing since the incident.
“He sustained multiple injuries but is in good spirits and recovering tremendously,” he wrote. “We thank everyone for their continued prayers and support.”
In a separate post shared to X, Ragusa alleged that the incident “was not a targeted attack,” encouraging online users to “refrain from spreading unfounded conspiracy theories.”
As he further explained to The New York Post, Ragusa said that Giuliani—who dubbed the nickname “America’s mayor” following his leadership in New York after the Sept. 11 attacks in 2001—is expected to remain in the hospital for another two or three days before being discharged and required to wear a brace for the broken vertebrae.
“The mayor is in great spirits,” Ragusa told the outlet. “He’s a beast. He survived 9/11.”
Meanwhile, Giuliani’s son expressed his gratitude for all the well wishes their family has received since the accident.
“Thank you to all the people that have reached out since learning the news about my Father,” he wrote on X. “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!”
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