Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., said he is expected to make a full recovery after suffering minor injuries in a multi-vehicle crash in Delaware on Sunday that was triggered by a driver experiencing a medical emergency.
The Delaware Democrat said he was riding in one of several vehicles struck during the crash and was transported to Beebe Hospital for treatment. In posts on X, Coons thanked first responders and medical staff, adding that he was relieved that, by all accounts, no one was seriously injured.
“Earlier today, a Delaware driver experienced a medical incident and collided with several cars, including one in which I was a passenger,” Coons wrote on X. “I was transported to Beebe Hospital and treated for minor injuries. I’m now home and expected to make a full and swift recovery.
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He later posted that he was grateful to the first responders for their prompt and professional response, as well as medical personnel at Beebe Hospital, where he was transported to.
“I’m feeling relieved and blessed that by all accounts no one was seriously injured during the crash,” Coons wrote.
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The crash occurred in Sussex County, though Coons did not specify the exact location or time of the collision.
Authorities had not released additional details as of Sunday, including how many vehicles were involved, the driver’s condition or whether anyone else was injured.
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Coons has represented Delaware in the U.S. Senate since winning a 2010 special election following Joe Biden’s resignation after he was elected vice president.
He is currently serving his third full Senate term and serves on the Senate Appropriations, Foreign Relations, Judiciary, Ethics and Small Business and Entrepreneurship committees.
The 62-year-old senator did not indicate whether the crash would affect his upcoming schedule, and his office did not immediately release additional details about his injuries beyond describing them as minor.