Former Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani suffered a fractured vertebra and multiple injuries in a New Hampshire car crash.
Story Highlights
- Giuliani hospitalized with fractured vertebra, lacerations, and arm injuries after being rear-ended by 19-year-old driver
- The 81-year-old former mayor had just finished assisting a domestic violence victim when the collision occurred
- Crash happened on August 30, 2025, while Giuliani was traveling with spokesperson Ted Goodman in New Hampshire
- All three individuals involved were hospitalized, with Giuliani reportedly “in good spirits” despite serious injuries
Heroic Act Precedes Tragic Collision
Rudy Giuliani demonstrated the same public service instincts that defined his mayoral career when he stopped to assist a domestic violence victim on the evening of August 30, 2025. The former New York City mayor, traveling in a Ford Bronco driven by his spokesperson Ted Goodman, responded to a woman who flagged down their vehicle for help. Giuliani personally called 911 and ensured the woman received proper assistance before continuing their journey on the New Hampshire highway.
Giuliani was taken to a nearby trauma center where he was diagnosed with "a fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations and contusions, as well as injuries to his left arm and lower leg," according to a statement.
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High-Speed Rear-End Collision Causes Serious Injuries
Shortly after leaving the domestic violence scene, Giuliani’s vehicle was struck from behind at high speed by a Honda RV driven by 19-year-old Lauren Kemp. The impact sent the 81-year-old former mayor to the hospital with a fractured thoracic vertebra, multiple lacerations, contusions, and injuries to his left arm and lower leg. Emergency personnel who were already in the area from the previous incident were able to respond immediately to the crash scene.
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Security Team Confirms Recovery Progress
Michael Ragusa, Giuliani’s head of security, issued public statements confirming the sequence of events and providing updates on the former mayor’s condition. According to Ragusa’s reports, Giuliani remains hospitalized but is “in good spirits and recovering tremendously” despite the severity of his injuries. Both Goodman and the young driver, Lauren Kemp, were also hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries following the collision.
The crash investigation remains ongoing, with New Hampshire State Police managing the procedural aspects of the incident. No criminal charges have been reported as authorities work to determine the exact circumstances that led to the high-speed rear-end collision on the busy highway.
Timing Raises Questions About Public Figure Safety
The incident occurs during a challenging period for Giuliani, who has faced significant legal and financial pressures in recent years, including disbarment and a substantial defamation judgment. His willingness to stop and assist a domestic violence victim demonstrates the same commitment to public safety that characterized his leadership during the September 11 attacks and his tenure as mayor from 1994 to 2001.
The crash highlights broader concerns about the vulnerability of public figures and the unpredictable nature of highway safety. Giuliani’s quick thinking in the domestic violence situation, followed immediately by becoming a victim himself, underscores the fragile line between helping others and personal safety that public servants often navigate.
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Rudy Giuliani Recovering After Car Crash in New Hampshire
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