— Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani, 81, is expected to recover after the Ford Bronco he was riding in was rear-ended on Interstate 93 in New Hampshire on Saturday evening, leaving him with a fractured thoracic vertebra and other non-life-threatening injuries.
Key Takeaways
- Giuliani was a passenger in a Ford Bronco struck from behind on I-93 northbound in New Hampshire on Saturday evening.
- He suffered a fractured thoracic vertebra and injuries to his left leg and arm; police described all reported injuries as not life-threatening.
- The Honda HR-V that rear-ended the Bronco was driven by a 19-year-old from Concord, N.H.
- The Bronco’s driver was Giuliani adviser Theodore Goodman; both drivers were injured.
- New Hampshire State Police say the crash remains under investigation; no charges have been filed.
- Troopers were already on scene nearby for a separate domestic violence incident on the southbound side in Manchester when the collision occurred.
- Giuliani was treated at an undisclosed hospital; he thanked Maria Ryan, a New Hampshire nurse practitioner and business partner, for overseeing his care.
- Giuliani had attended a New Hampshire Fisher Cats game in Manchester earlier that evening, according to local TV footage.
Verified Facts
According to New Hampshire State Police, a Honda HR-V collided with a Ford Bronco carrying Rudy Giuliani on the northbound lanes of I-93. Both vehicles struck a median and sustained heavy damage. The incident occurred Saturday evening; authorities did not immediately provide a precise time.
Police identified the Honda’s driver as a 19-year-old from Concord, N.H. The Bronco was driven by Giuliani adviser Theodore Goodman, with Giuliani as a passenger. State Police said injuries to Giuliani and both drivers were not life-threatening.
Giuliani’s head of security, Michael Ragusa, said the Bronco had earlier been flagged down by a woman reporting domestic violence, that Giuliani called 911, waited for help, and then left. State Police confirmed a domestic violence incident on the southbound side of I-93 in Manchester and said troopers and fire personnel assisting the woman saw the northbound crash and ran to help. Officials did not clarify why the collision occurred on the opposite side of the highway or whether Giuliani directly assisted the woman.
Ragusa said Giuliani was taken to an undisclosed hospital and diagnosed with a fractured thoracic vertebra, plus injuries to his left leg and arm. Giuliani was described as being in good spirits. On Sunday, Giuliani publicly thanked Maria Ryan, a nurse practitioner and business partner, for coordinating his care. Earlier Saturday, Giuliani and Ryan attended a New Hampshire Fisher Cats game in Manchester, as shown in video aired by WMUR.
Context & Impact
Giuliani served two terms as New York City mayor (1994–2001) after building his reputation as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York. He later advised Donald Trump before and during Trump’s 2016 campaign and presidency.
His public standing has been shaped in recent years by legal exposure tied to efforts to overturn the 2020 election. He was disbarred in New York in 2024 following indictments in Arizona and Georgia. A $148 million defamation judgment awarded to two Georgia election workers—stemming from his false claims about the 2020 vote—was settled in January 2025.
There was no immediate indication that Saturday’s injuries will affect Giuliani’s ongoing legal matters or travel, though such decisions typically depend on medical advice and recovery progress.
Official Statements
Injuries in the two-vehicle crash were reported as not life-threatening. The investigation is active and ongoing.
New Hampshire State Police
Giuliani is in good spirits and recovering after being diagnosed with a fractured thoracic vertebra and other injuries.
Michael Ragusa, head of security for Rudy Giuliani
Unconfirmed
- The precise cause of the collision, including speed and contributing factors.
- Whether Giuliani directly assisted the domestic violence victim prior to the crash.
- The name of the hospital where Giuliani was treated.
- Whether any citations or charges will follow upon completion of the investigation.
Bottom Line
Rudy Giuliani sustained a fractured vertebra and other injuries after his vehicle was rear-ended on I-93 in New Hampshire. Authorities say the injuries were not life-threatening and the investigation is ongoing, with several details—most notably the cause—still to be clarified.