DeSantis Car Accident Update: ‘Rear-End Collision’ Within His Motorcade

The car accident that involved Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and members of his staff on Tuesday was the result of a rear-end collision within his motorcade, police said.

The accident occurred while the motorcade was en route to a fundraising event in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

According to the Chattanooga police, the crash occurred on I-75 near East Brainerd Road. A release from the department stated that the motorcade “came up on slow traffic, and the lead vehicle had to brake quickly, which caused a rear-end collision involving the other vehicles.”

“All the vehicles involved were government vehicles accompanying Gov. DeSantis and his team to his scheduled event,” according to the release.

A video posted by Local 3 News appears to show the area of the accident.

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DeSantis press secretary Bryan Griffin initially confirmed the accident Tuesday morning, reporting that no one, including the governor, was injured.

“[DeSantis] and his team are uninjured,” Griffin said. “We appreciate the prayers and well wishes of the nation for his continued protection while on the campaign trail.”

A release from the Chattanooga Police Department stated that a female staffer had a minor injury but “also continued to the event and was treated there.”