Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN), the Democratic vice presidential candidate, checked in on a campaign staffer hospitalized in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, after a crash in which his motorcade was involved.
Press vans carrying journalists and staffers were in a car crash on Interstate 794 on Monday while on the way to a Labor Day celebration where Walz spoke. One staffer in the crash, which occurred near the back of the motorcade, reportedly injured an arm. Others involved suffered minor injuries.
A pool reporter said the passengers were “violently thrown forward as our van slammed into the one in front of us and was hit from behind.”
“Some of my staff and members of the press that were traveling up with us were involved in a traffic accident on the way here today. We’ve spoken with the staff,” Walz told the crowd at the event. “I’m relieved to say that with a few minor injuries, everybody’s going to be OK.”
The press and staff involved arrived at the event an hour after the incident.
Former President Donald Trump’s running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), sent his well wishes in a post on X.
“Hoping everyone’s OK,” he wrote.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris both called Walz to assess the situation with him.
“The vice president has been briefed on the collision involving Gov. Walz’s motorcade, and her staff will continue to update her throughout the day,” a White House official said. “The vice president spoke with Gov. Walz prior to takeoff from Detroit to check on him and the staff.”
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Harris is expected to receive updates throughout the day. Other injuries in the crash included a bloody nose, a suspected concussion, and assorted cuts and bruises.
A Georgia police officer suffered serious injuries last week when he crashed his motorcycle while traveling with the Harris campaign motorcade. He was the sole person involved in that crash.