MANCHESTER, N.H. – New Hampshire State Police are investigating a crash that left three people injured, including former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani just before 10 p.m. on Saturday, according to a state police news release.
Troopers assigned to the Troop B barracks were investigating a reported domestic violence incident on Interstate 93 southbound in Manchester when a two-vehicle crash occurred across from them on the northbound side of the interstate. As a result of the collision, both vehicles went into the median and were heavily damaged, the release said.
Troopers and fire personnel, who were at the scene of the first incident, witnessed the collision and quickly crossed the interstate to render aid, state police said.
Michael Ragusa, Giuliani’s spokesman and head of his security team said on social media, that Giuliani was flagged down by a woman who was the victim of a domestic violence incident.
“Mayor Giuliani immediately rendered assistance and contacted 9-1-1. He remained on the scene until responding officers arrived to ensure her safety,” Ragusa said.
After that his vehicle was struck from behind at high speed and he was taken to a nearby trauma center where he was diagnosed with a fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations and contusions and injuries to his left arm and lower leg, Ragusa said.
“His business partner and medical provider were promptly contacted and arrived at the hospital to oversee his care,” Ragusa said.
The on-scene investigation determined that a Honda HR-V, driven by Lauren Kemp, 19, of Concord, struck the back of a Ford Bronco, driven by Theodore Goodman, of Michigan. Kemp and Goodman, as well as Giuliani, Goodman’s passenger, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were taken by ambulance to area hospitals for treatment, state police said.
Lanes on both sides of the interstate were closed for approximately one hour while the crash was investigated.
No charges have been filed at this time and all aspects of the crash remain under investigation. Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Sgt. Mark Dore at (603) 223-4381.