Democrat Sen. Chris Coons was briefly hospitalized on Sunday after suffering minor injuries from a multi-car collision in Delaware.
While we don’t know much about his injuries, Sen. Coons will be okay and is already back home recovering.
Here are the details:
BREAKING: Sen. Chris Coons was taken to a hospital and treated for minor injuries after a car crash in Delaware, his office said in a statement.
Coons is now home and expected to make a full and swift recovery, his office also confirmed. pic.twitter.com/tssOhLnrTF
— Fox News (@FoxNews) June 28, 2026
Sen. Coons is currently the senior Senator for Delaware.
He has been serving in the Senate since 2010 and is up for re-election this year.
The car crash was caused by a driver who had a medical emergency.
Per Fox News:
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.
Thankfully, nobody was seriously injured in the crash.
Sen. Coons thanked emergency responders in a statement on X:
I'm 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 I…
— Senator Chris Coons (@ChrisCoons) June 28, 2026
Full text of his statement:
Earlier today, a Delaware driver experienced a medical incident and collided with several cars, including one in which I was a passenger. I was transported to Beebe Hospital and treated for minor injuries. I’m now home and expected to make a full and swift recovery.
I’m 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 I received excellent care. I’m feeling relieved and blessed that by all accounts no one was seriously injured during the crash.
Prayers for all involved!
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