- Tim Walz unharmed after vehicles in motorcade crash
- Despite the accident, Governor Walz continued to his scheduled appearance
- “I’m relieved to say that with a few minor injuries, everybody’s going to be okay.”
Tim Walz unharmed after vehicles in motorcade crash
Several vehicles in the motorcade of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic vice-presidential candidate, were involved in a crash in Milwaukee on Monday afternoon. Governor Walz was unharmed in the incident, which occurred around 1:00 p.m. local time on Interstate 794.
The vehicles at the rear of the motorcade, carrying members of the press, were hit from behind, causing a chain reaction. Reporters described being “violently thrown forward,” and at least one person was injured, with reports of a possible broken arm. The cause of the crash remains unclear.
Despite the accident, Governor Walz continued to his scheduled appearance. Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden both called to check on his well-being.
Walz addressed the incident in his remarks at a Milwaukee Labor Day event shortly after the crash.
“Some of my staff and members of the press that were travelling up with us were involved in a traffic accident on the way here today. We’ve spoken with the staff,” he told the crowd. “I’m relieved to say that with a few minor injuries, everybody’s going to be okay.”