Coons office statement on minor injuries to Senator Coons

WILMINGTON, Del. - The office of U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) released the following statement:

"Earlier today, a Delaware driver experienced a medical incident and collided with several cars, including one in which Senator Coons was a passenger. Senator Coons was transported to Beebe Hospital and treated for minor injuries. He is now home and expected to make a full and swift recovery.

"Senator Coons is 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 he received excellent care. He feels relieved and blessed that by all accounts no one was seriously injured during the crash."