Delaware Sen. Chris Coons, a Democrat, is treated for minor injuries after being involved in a multi-vehicle car crash in Sussex County, Delaware, on Sunday. Coons says the crash occurred when a Delaware driver has a medical incident, leading to a collision involving several cars, including the vehicle in which he was a passenger. Multiple outlets report that Coons is transported to Beebe Hospital and receives treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. He later announces that he has been released from the hospital.
Fox News and CBS News describe the injuries as minor and indicate Coons is expected to make a full and swift recovery. Mediaite likewise reports that he is treated and released after sustaining minor injuries. The New York Post and The Hill both cite Coons’ account that the crash is linked to another driver’s medical emergency. Across coverage, all sources agree that Coons was not seriously injured and that no further injury details are provided beyond that the injuries are minor.
