NEW YORK, NY – Former New York City mayor and Trump associate Rudy Giuliani is recovering in a hospital after suffering a broken vertebra in a car accident while traveling through New Hampshire over the weekend.
The 81-year-old attorney was a passenger in a vehicle when the crash occurred on a highway in the Granite State, according to his spokesperson who confirmed the incident Sunday evening. Giuliani sustained injuries to his back that required immediate medical attention and hospitalization.
Medical staff determined that Giuliani had fractured at least one vertebra in the collision, though the full extent of his injuries wasn’t immediately clear. The former mayor, who served as America’s Mayor during the September 11 attacks, is expected to remain under medical supervision while doctors evaluate his condition.
The accident comes during what’s been a challenging period for Giuliani, who’s faced numerous legal battles and financial pressures in recent years. Despite his advanced age, he’s maintained an active schedule of public appearances and legal work related to various ongoing cases.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash haven’t been released by authorities. It’s unclear whether other vehicles were involved or what caused the accident on the New Hampshire roadway. No information was provided about the condition of other passengers or the driver of Giuliani’s vehicle.
Giuliani’s spokesperson emphasized that while the injury is serious, doctors are optimistic about his recovery prospects. The former federal prosecutor, who gained national prominence as New York’s mayor from 1994 to 2001, has dealt with health challenges before but has typically bounced back from setbacks.
The timing of the accident is particularly notable given Giuliani’s ongoing involvement in various legal proceedings. His representatives haven’t indicated whether the injury will affect his ability to participate in scheduled court appearances or other professional obligations in the coming weeks.
New Hampshire state police are likely investigating the crash as part of standard protocol for accidents involving injuries of this severity. Traffic accidents involving elderly passengers often require thorough medical evaluation due to increased vulnerability to serious injury from relatively minor impacts.
Friends and former colleagues have begun reaching out to offer support during his recovery. Giuliani’s legal team is coordinating with medical professionals to ensure he receives appropriate care while managing his various professional responsibilities.
The former mayor’s hospitalization serves as a reminder of the risks faced by older adults in vehicle accidents, where spinal injuries can be particularly serious and require extended recovery periods.
