How serious is Rudy Giuliani's injuries, is he out of danger? Here's what reports say

Rudy Giuliani, the ex-mayor of New York City, is recovering in a New Hampshire hospital after being hurt badly in a car accident on Saturday night. The 81-year-old was hurt right after helping a woman who was in a domestic violence situation on Interstate 93.

What caused the accident?

New Hampshire State Police say the crash happened around 10 p.m. when Giuliani was a passenger in a Ford Bronco driven by Theodore Goodman from Michigan. Giuliani had just stopped to help a woman who had been the victim of domestic violence and waved him down.

According to Michael Ragusa, Giuliani’s head of security, “Mayor Giuliani was flagged down by a woman who was a victim of domestic violence prior to the accident. He rendered assistance and contacted 911, remaining on scene until responding officers arrived to ensure her safety.”


Michael Ragusa said on X that “no one knew it was [Giuliani]” in the rental,” as quoted in a report.

He stayed with her until the police got there to make sure she was safe before going back to his car.

Lauren Kemp, 19, of Concord, was driving a Honda HR-V when it hit the Bronco from behind not long after he got back in the car. The crash pushed both cars into the median, as per a report by The New York Post.

What kind of injuries did Rudy Giuliani get?

Michael Ragusa, Giuliani's spokesman, said that the former mayor broke a vertebrae and had multiple cuts and bruises on his left arm and lower leg. He was taken to a hospital in the Manchester area, where he will likely stay for two to three days. Doctors say he will need to wear a brace while he heals, but they stress that his injuries are not life-threatening, as quoted in a report by The New York Post.


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Goodman and Kemp were both taken to the hospital, but police said none of the injuries were life-threatening. There are no charges in the case.

Is Rudy Giuliani out of danger now?

Giuliani's spokesman says he is still in "great spirits" as he goes through treatment. “The mayor is in great spirits. He’s a beast. He survived 9/11,” Ragusa stated. Rudy Giuliani's son, Andrew sighed with relief and said, “Thank Goodness he’s doing OK," as quoted in a report by The New York Post.

Giuliani's team says he is stable, even though his injuries are very serious. Andrew, his son, said that his father is getting better.

Maria Ryan, Giuliani's business partner and a nurse practitioner, is helping to oversee his care. Ragusa said that Giuliani's strength is showing through, pointing out that he has been through serious health problems and historic crises in the past.

FAQs

Is Rudy Giuliani's health at risk?
Doctors say that his broken vertebrae and other injuries are not life-threatening.

How long will Giuliani be in the hospital?
He will probably stay in the hospital for two to three days before going home with a brace to help him heal.