Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani suffered several injuries, including a spinal cord fracture in a car accident Saturday evening, according to Michael Lagusa, who identified himself as Giuliani’s security chief.
In a statement posted to X on Sunday, Lagusa said that Giuliani’s vehicle was “hit from behind at the highway” on Saturday.
“He was taken to a nearby trauma centre where he was diagnosed with a broken thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations and cont bones, as well as injuries to the left arm and lower limb,” Lagusa said in a statement.
Ragusa reached further comments on Giuliani’s condition, and in a statement said in a statement that the former mayor was “fully vigilant and conscious” in the “great spirit.” Giuliani’s doctor is “pleased with his progress,” Ragusa added.
Ragusa also said in another social media post that the car accident was “not a target attack.” He did not provide information to NBC News about whether the suspect has been identified or in custody.
Andrew Giuliani, the son of the former mayor, confirmed the incident in a post to X, thanking “all those who reached out after learning the news about their father.”
“Your prayer means the world. As a son, I am honored to have a father that I can call the toughest sob I have ever seen!” he added.
Giuliani’s president Ted Goodman did not immediately return NBC News’ requests for details on the incident.
