Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani was seriously injured in a car accident in New Hampshire on Saturday evening, August 30, 2025. The 81-year-old was reportedly driving back after assisting a woman in a domestic violence incident when his vehicle was struck from behind at high speed on a highway. According to his security chief Michael Ragusa, Giuliani had stopped earlier to help the woman, called 911, and only returned to his car after first responders secured the scene. Moments later, the collision occurred.
Giuliani sustained multiple injuries, including a fractured thoracic vertebra, cuts, bruises, and damage to his left arm and lower leg. He was rushed to a trauma center where doctors began treatment and conducted further tests. Despite the seriousness of the crash, Ragusa noted that Giuliani remained in good spirits and showed his well-known resilience. Doctors have recommended that he stay hospitalized for several days and wear a back brace during recovery.
His business partner Maria Ryan, who is also a nurse, has been by his side in the hospital overseeing his care. Family members and close aides have reassured the public that Giuliani is stable and receiving excellent medical attention. Authorities have confirmed that the accident was not intentional but a tragic traffic incident.
The news has drawn messages of support from across the political spectrum, with many acknowledging Giuliani’s long public service career and his continued determination to help others, even at personal risk. For many, this accident underscores both his age and his enduring drive to be active in public life.
As Giuliani begins his recovery, attention now turns to how this will affect his schedule and public appearances in the coming weeks. For supporters and critics alike, the accident is a reminder of the human side of a figure who has been at the center of American politics for decades.