Sen. Coons Suffers Minor Injuries in Multi-Car Accident

SUSSEX COUNTY, Del. – U.S. Senator Chris Coons was injured in a multi-vehicle accident on Sunday in Sussex County.

His office said the accident was prompted by a Delaware driver experiencing a medical incident and subsequently colliding with several cars. Senator Coons was a passenger in one of the struck vehicles, and he was transported to Beebe Hospital for treatment after suffering minor injuries.

“Senator Coons is deeply grateful to the first responders for their prompt and professional response, including the Lewes Police Department, Lewes and Rehoboth Fire Departments, and Sussex County Emergency Medical Services, as well as the capable doctors and nurses at Beebe Hospital, where he received excellent care,” his office said in a statement. “He feels relieved and blessed that by all accounts no one was seriously injured during the crash.”

Coons is reportedly now home and expected to make a full and swift recovery.