On the evening of August 30, 2025, former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani found himself in the middle of a harrowing ordeal on a New Hampshire highway, one that left him hospitalized with serious injuries but, by all official accounts, in remarkably good spirits. The incident has drawn national attention not only for Giuliani’s own high-profile status but also for the dramatic sequence of events that unfolded before the crash itself.
According to statements from his spokesperson and head of security, Michael Ragusa, Giuliani was traveling through New Hampshire when he was unexpectedly flagged down by a woman in distress. She was a victim of domestic violence, and Giuliani, without hesitation, rendered immediate assistance. He called 911 and stayed with the woman at the roadside, ensuring her safety until law enforcement arrived. As Ragusa put it, Giuliani “immediately rendered assistance by calling 911 and remaining on the scene until authorities arrived to help.”
It was only after this act of intervention that Giuliani’s evening took a dangerous turn. As he continued his journey, his vehicle was struck from behind at high speed on the highway. The impact was severe enough to send both vehicles careening into the median, leaving them heavily damaged. According to New Hampshire State Police, “Troopers and fire personnel, who were at the scene of the first incident, witnessed the collision and quickly crossed the interstate to render aid.”
The crash resulted in three people, including Giuliani and the driver of his vehicle, suffering what police described as “non-life-threatening injuries.” All were transported by ambulance to area hospitals for treatment. For Giuliani, the injuries were significant: a fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations and contusions, as well as injuries to his left arm and lower leg. He was taken to a nearby trauma center in Manchester, New Hampshire, where his business partner and medical provider promptly arrived to oversee his care.
Despite the severity of the accident, Ragusa assured the public that Giuliani was “in good spirits and recovering tremendously,” echoing similar sentiments in statements to multiple outlets. “The Mayor is eager to return to his work and looks forward to getting back to business in just a few days,” Ragusa said in a statement to NPR. He emphasized that Giuliani remains “fully alert and conscious, and his medical team is pleased with his progress.”
Ragusa also addressed speculation about the nature of the crash, making it clear that “this was not a targeted attack.” He urged the public to “refrain from spreading unfounded conspiracy theories,” a plea aimed at heading off the kind of rampant speculation that often follows high-profile incidents involving political figures. The official line from Giuliani’s camp is unequivocal: the collision was a tragic accident, not a deliberate act.
Giuliani is expected to remain in the Manchester hospital for two to three days and, due to his fractured spine, will need to wear a brace during his recovery. The road ahead will likely involve physical therapy and a period of rest, but his team remains optimistic about his prognosis. “He is in good spirits and recovering tremendously as of August 31, 2025,” Ragusa repeated in his updates, underscoring the former mayor’s resilience.
Andrew Giuliani, Rudy’s son, took to social media to thank those who had reached out with messages of support, describing his father as “tough”—a sentiment echoed by many who recall Giuliani’s leadership during the September 11 attacks. The moniker “America’s mayor” has followed him ever since those dark days in 2001, when his steady presence helped guide New York City through one of its greatest crises.
Yet, Giuliani’s more recent years have been marked by controversy and legal trouble. After serving as Donald Trump’s personal lawyer and playing a key role in efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, Giuliani faced a series of legal setbacks. He was disbarred in New York after a state appeals court found he had repeatedly made false statements about Trump’s 2020 election loss. He has also been indicted in both Georgia and Arizona in connection with attempts to overturn the election results. In a separate federal case, Giuliani was ordered to pay $148 million in damages to two former Georgia election workers after a jury found he had defamed them by falsely accusing them of participating in a fake ballot processing scheme. In January, he was found in contempt of court for failing to comply with the judgment.
Despite these ongoing legal battles and his diminished public profile, Giuliani’s actions on the night of August 30 have drawn praise from some quarters for his willingness to help a stranger in need. The fact that he stopped to assist a victim of domestic violence before falling victim to a serious accident himself adds a layer of complexity—and perhaps even irony—to the narrative. It’s a reminder that, for all the controversy that has surrounded him, Giuliani remains a figure capable of decisive action in moments of crisis.
New Hampshire State Police have confirmed that their investigation into the domestic violence incident is ongoing, as is their review of the circumstances surrounding the crash. They have not released details about the other individuals involved in the collision, nor have they indicated whether any charges will be filed as a result.
For now, the focus remains on Giuliani’s recovery. His spokesperson has asked the public and the media to respect his privacy during this time, a request that seems both reasonable and necessary given the scrutiny that has so often accompanied his career. “We ask everyone to respect Mayor Giuliani’s privacy and recovery, and refrain from spreading unfounded conspiracy theories,” Ragusa reiterated in his official statement.
The coming days will likely bring further updates on Giuliani’s condition, but as of now, the former mayor is on the mend, surrounded by family, friends, and a medical team committed to his care. For a man who has weathered both public triumphs and personal setbacks, this latest chapter is another test of endurance—one he appears determined to overcome.
