Republican presidential candidate and Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis, was involved in a car accident in Tennessee on Tuesday, according to his spokesperson.
Accident Unfolds Amid Campaign Trail Travels
During a morning journey to an event in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the governor’s motorcade was entangled in an accident, akin to an unplanned detour on an otherwise carefully plotted course. “The governor and his team are unscathed,” relayed Press Secretary Bryan Griffin in a statement to Fox News, conveying the nation’s prayers and well wishes for their continued protection on the campaign trail.
The Aftermath of the Car Accident
Details from the Chattanooga Police Department clarify that the accident occurred around 8:15 a.m. on Interstate 75 South. An abrupt slowdown of the leading vehicle in DeSantis’ four-car motorcade, in response to traffic ahead, ignited the pile-up. Amid the abrupt chaos of the Ron DeSantis car accident, a female staff member sustained minor injuries and received treatment at the scene, while investigations into the incident remain ongoing.