Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani, 81, has been released from a New Hampshire hospital and is recovering well after a weekend crash on Interstate 93 in Manchester, according to his associates and state officials. The collision occurred Saturday night shortly after Giuliani and his spokesman stopped to assist a person in apparent distress along the roadway, a detail later confirmed by authorities.
Medical evaluations found a fractured thoracic vertebra along with multiple lacerations and contusions; he is wearing a brace during recuperation and is expected to make a full recovery, his team said. Investigators say the SUV carrying Giuliani was struck from behind at high speed, and there is no evidence the incident was a targeted attack. No charges have been filed as the inquiry continues.
New Hampshire State Police said the crash happened minutes after the roadside assistance stop and emphasized that the driver who hit Giuliani’s vehicle had no connection to that earlier incident. All involved were transported with non-life-threatening injuries. Speaking publicly after his discharge, Giuliani described the immediate aftermath as “more pain than I ever felt,” while thanking first responders and supporters and indicating he aims to resume normal activities soon.
He was observed at a regional trauma center before discharge, and his prognosis is favorable with rest and follow-up care. Authorities continue to analyze speed, distraction, and other factors typical of high-speed rear-end crashes as part of the ongoing investigation.