Delaware Sen. Chris Coons (D) is recovering after being hospitalized with minor injuries following a multi-vehicle crash over the weekend.
Coons said Sunday that a driver suffered a medical emergency and struck several vehicles, including the one in which he was riding as a passenger. The crash occurred Sunday morning on Savannah Road in Lewes, according to local authorities.
“I was transported to Beebe Hospital and treated for minor injuries,” Coons wrote in a statement posted to social media. “I’m now home and expected to make a full and swift recovery.”
The 62-year-old senator thanked first responders from the Lewes Police Department, Lewes and Rehoboth Beach fire departments, Sussex County EMS, and the staff at Beebe Hospital for their care.
“I’m feeling relieved and blessed that by all accounts no one was seriously injured during the crash,” Coons said.
Lewes Police said the pickup truck driver experienced a medical incident and lost consciousness before colliding with several vehicles. Authorities said six people, including Coons, were treated for minor injuries, and investigators found no evidence that impairment played a role in the crash.
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