Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., and his wife were involved in a car accident in Maryland that resulted in injuries to them and another driver.
Fox News reported that Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., was at fault for the accident on Interstate 70 and involved high-speed driving.
Fetterman was driving a Chevrolet Traverse at a high rate of speed when he rear-ended a Chevrolet Impala around 7:45 a.m. The crash injured Fetterman, his wife Gisele, and the other driver.
Both vehicles were significantly damaged and had to be towed from the scene. Fetterman sustained a bruised shoulder from the impact and received treatment. The incident occurred while Fetterman and his wife were celebrating their 16th wedding anniversary.
Following the accident, Sen. Fetterman took to social media to thank everyone for their well-wishes and provide an update on his condition.
In a video released on X, formerly known as Twitter, he expressed gratitude and shared a message with his followers. Fetterman mentioned their wedding anniversary in the video.
Fetterman wrote,
You might have heard G and I were in a car accident yesterday. Thank you all for the well wishes. Not the best way to spend our 16th wedding anniversary but we’re doing well and happy to be back home in Braddock with the family.
Fox News Digital reached out to Fetterman's spokesperson for further comments regarding the accident, but no additional details were provided at this time.
The Maryland State Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Preliminary reports indicate that Fetterman was driving at a high rate of speed before the collision. The accident took place on a busy stretch of Interstate 70, raising concerns about traffic safety in the area.
Both Fetterman and the other driver involved in the crash received medical attention for their injuries. The extent of the other driver's injuries has not been disclosed. The investigation will likely include reviewing traffic camera footage and eyewitness statements to determine the exact cause of the crash.
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., and his wife were involved in a car accident on Interstate 70 in Maryland. Fetterman was driving at a high speed when he rear-ended another vehicle, resulting in injuries to himself, his wife, and the other driver.
Following the accident, Fetterman shared a video message thanking supporters for their well-wishes and acknowledging the incident occurred on their wedding anniversary. The Maryland State Police are investigating the crash to determine its cause. Fetterman and the other driver received medical treatment for their injuries, and both vehicles were towed from the scene.
