Senator Coons treated for injuries after Lewes crash

Senator Chris Coons of Delaware was treated for minor injuries and released from a hospital on Sunday after a multi-vehicle crash in Lewes, Delaware, triggered by another driver's medical emergency. The 62-year-old Democrat was a passenger in one of several vehicles struck during the incident.

Coons was transported to Beebe Hospital in Lewes following the crash. In a statement issued by his office and posted on social media, he said he was treated for minor injuries and is now home, expected to make a full and swift recovery. He expressed deep gratitude to the first responders, including the Lewes Police Department, Lewes and Rehoboth Fire Departments, and Sussex County Emergency Medical Services, as well as the medical staff at Beebe Hospital.

The senator said he feels relieved and blessed that, by all accounts, no one was seriously injured in the crash. According to his statement, the collision occurred when a driver experienced a medical incident and struck several cars. Local reports indicated the crash happened on Savannah Road in Lewes. Authorities have not released additional details on the number of vehicles involved.

Coons, Delaware's senior senator, was first elected in...