Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani Injured in Car Crash in New Hampshire

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Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani was injured in a car crash on Saturday evening, August 31, 2025, on Interstate 93 highway in New Hampshire. Giuliani, who was traveling with his spokesperson, Ted Goodman, and head of security, Michael Ragusa, was hospitalized after their Ford Bronco was rear-ended by a Honda HR-V driven by 19-year-old Lauren Kemp of Concord. Kemp was identified by New Hampshire State Police as the driver of the vehicle that crashed into Giuliani's car.

Key Takeaways:

  • A 19-year-old driver, Lauren Kemp, was identified by New Hampshire State Police as the driver involved in a car crash that injured former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and two others.
  • Giuliani was hospitalized with sustained injuries, including a fractured thoracic vertebra, multiple lacerations, and contusions, as well as injuries to his left arm and lower leg.
  • Giuliani's spokesperson, Ted Goodman, and head of security, Michael Ragusa, also suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the crash.
  • The police are investigating all aspects of the crash, but no charges have been filed yet.
  • The incident was not considered a targeted attack by Giuliani's head of security.

Statistics:

  • The crash occurred on Interstate 93 highway in New Hampshire.
  • Giuliani was 19 years older than the driver involved in the crash.
  • Giuliani suffered a fractured thoracic vertebra, multiple lacerations, and contusions.
  • Giuliani also received care for injuries to his left arm and lower leg.
  • Lauren Kemp, the driver of the Honda HR-V, was 19 years old.
  • Ted Goodman, Giuliani's spokesperson, and Michael Ragusa, Giuliani's head of security, suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Sources:

  • Newsweek - "19-year-old driver identified in crash that injured former NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani"
  • The Independent - "Rudy Giuliani in hospital with 'non-life-threatening injuries' after car crash in New Hampshire"
  • New Hampshire State Police - Statement on the car crash investigation
  • Michael Ragusa's statement on X - " Update on Giuliani's injuries and crash investigation"