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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis unharmed following Tennessee car crash

By Micaiah Morgan··1 min read
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis unharmed following Tennessee car crash
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was uninjured following his involvement in a car crash in Tennessee on Tuesday morning.

Reports are that the accident occurred while DeSantis was traveling to a scheduled event in Chattanooga. This was revealed by campaign spokesman Bryan Griffin.

According to reports, both Governor DeSantis, 44, and his team escaped the incident without injuries.

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Chattanooga Police officials disclosed that a four-vehicle motorcade, carrying Governor DeSantis to a campaign stop, was involved in the crash on a highway.

According to authorities, the motorcade encountered slow-moving traffic and the lead vehicle made a sudden brake, resulting in a rear-end collision with the other vehicles.

Reports are that a female staffer sustained a minor injury however, she continued on to the event and was treated there.

In a statement, Griffin expressed gratitude for prayers and well-wishes concerning the governor’s safety during his campaign trail.

Governor DeSantis commenced his 2024 presidential campaign in May and has been embarking on a journey across the nation in pursuit of the GOP nomination.

 

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