Democrat Senator Hospitalized After Car Accident | JP
Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) was hospitalized on Sunday after sustaining minor injuries in a car accident.
“Earlier today, a Delaware driver experienced a medical incident and collided with several cars, including one in which I was a passenger. I was transported to Beebe Hospital and treated for minor injuries. I’m now home and expected to make a full and swift recovery,” Coons said.
“I’m deeply grateful to the first responders for their prompt and professional response, including the Lewes Police Department, Lewes and Rehoboth Fire Departments, and Sussex County Emergency Medical Services, as well as the capable doctors and nurses at Beebe Hospital, where I received excellent care. I’m feeling relieved and blessed that by all accounts no one was seriously injured during the crash,” he added.
I’m deeply grateful to the first responders for their prompt and professional response, including the Lewes Police Department, Lewes and Rehoboth Fire Departments, and Sussex County Emergency Medical Services, as well as the capable doctors and nurses at Beebe Hospital, where I…
— Senator Chris Coons (@ChrisCoons) June 28, 2026
Fox News shared further:
The crash occurred in Sussex County, though Coons did not specify the exact location or time of the collision.
Authorities had not released additional details as of Sunday, including how many vehicles were involved, the driver’s condition or whether anyone else was injured.
Coons has represented Delaware in the U.S. Senate since winning a 2010 special election following Joe Biden’s resignation after he was elected vice president.
He is currently serving his third full Senate term and serves on the Senate Appropriations, Foreign Relations, Judiciary, Ethics and Small Business and JPship committees.
The 62-year-old senator did not indicate whether the crash would affect his upcoming schedule, and his office did not immediately release additional details about his injuries beyond describing them as minor.
“Lauren and I are relieved to hear that @ChrisCoonsforDE is home and expected to make a full and swift recovery after today’s crash. We’re deeply grateful to the first responders who acted quickly and provided excellent care to everyone involved,” Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer said.
“We wish Senator Coons a speedy recovery and are thankful that no one appears to be seriously injured,” he added.
Lauren and I are relieved to hear that @ChrisCoonsforDE is home and expected to make a full and swift recovery after today’s crash. We’re deeply grateful to the first responders who acted quickly and provided excellent care to everyone involved. We wish Senator Coons a speedy…
— Governor Matt Meyer (@MattMeyerDE) June 29, 2026
The Hill noted:
Coons’s fellow Delaware Democrat, Rep. Sarah McBride, responded to Coons’s post on X by saying “so glad to hear you are okay and that no one was seriously injured.”
Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) also offered his thoughts for Coons, stating that he was “glad to hear @ChrisCoons is recovering and expected to make a full recovery after today’s accident.”
“Dina and I are keeping Chris in our prayers and are grateful to the first responders who cared for everyone involved,” McCormick added.
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