Rudy Giuliani Suffers Fractured Vertebrae in NYC Car Collision, Security Chief Confirms

Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor and once a prominent legal figure for Donald Trump, has reportedly sustained a significant injury: two fractured vertebrae, as announced by his security chief, Bernard Kerik.

This alleged injury stems from a car accident that took place in New York City.

Kerik, a former New York City police commissioner, shared the news via Twitter, stating that Giuliani had been advised by medical professionals to rest for three to four weeks following the collision. The incident reportedly occurred when another vehicle struck Giuliani's car near his New York City apartment.

However, the initial narrative surrounding the accident presented a curious discrepancy.

While Kerik detailed Giuliani's serious injury, the New York Police Department offered a different initial account. NYPD officials confirmed that a collision did indeed take place on a Sunday in March, but their report indicated that "no injuries were reported on the scene to the NYPD." The driver of the other vehicle involved in the crash was subsequently issued a summons for leaving the scene of an accident.

Giuliani himself later provided further context, explaining that he initially didn't feel significant pain or the full extent of his injury immediately after the collision.

It was only later, upon seeking medical attention for lingering discomfort, that he received the diagnosis of fractured vertebrae. This delay in symptoms and seeking treatment might help explain the NYPD's initial assessment of no reported injuries at the crash site.

This car accident marks another recent incident involving the high-profile former mayor.

Just weeks prior, Giuliani was involved in an unrelated event at a Staten Island grocery store, where a man was seen on video appearing to slap him on the back. While that incident drew considerable media attention and legal action, the alleged fractured vertebrae from this car collision presents a more serious physical challenge for Giuliani, necessitating a period of recovery and rest.

The full extent of his recovery and any long-term implications for the prominent political figure remain to be seen, but the announcement from his security chief underscores a period of physical vulnerability for Giuliani.