A motorcade carrying Minnesota Governor Tim Walz , the Democratic vice-presidential candidate, was involved in a crash in Milwaukee on Monday, leaving at least one person injured. The incident occurred around 1:00 pm local time on Interstate 794, when the vehicles at the rear of the motorcade, which were transporting members of the press, collided.
The crash happened when the press vehicles were struck from behind, causing a chain reaction that sent one vehicle into the car in front of it. Reporters traveling in the affected vehicles reported being "violently thrown forward" by the impact. A pool reporter confirmed that at least one person appeared to have broken an arm and was receiving medical treatment at the scene.
Despite the severity of the crash, Governor Walz was unharmed. He continued with his planned schedule, addressing the incident at a Labor Day event in Milwaukee shortly after the crash. "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 said. "I’m relieved to say that with a few minor injuries , everybody’s going to be okay.”
Vice-President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden both reached out to Walz to ensure his safety, according to a White House official. Walz also expressed gratitude to the Secret Service and local first responders for their swift response.
The crash has drawn attention from across the political spectrum, with Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance tweeting, "Hoping everyone's OK."
This incident is not the first motorcade-related crash involving Walz’s campaign. Last week, a Georgia police officer, Corporal David Bates, crashed his motorcycle while escorting the campaign convoy and sustained serious injuries. NPR noted that motorcade vehicles are often driven by campaign staff, who may lack professional driving experience.
The cause of the latest crash remains under investigation.
The crash happened when the press vehicles were struck from behind, causing a chain reaction that sent one vehicle into the car in front of it. Reporters traveling in the affected vehicles reported being "violently thrown forward" by the impact. A pool reporter confirmed that at least one person appeared to have broken an arm and was receiving medical treatment at the scene.
Despite the severity of the crash, Governor Walz was unharmed. He continued with his planned schedule, addressing the incident at a Labor Day event in Milwaukee shortly after the crash. "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 said. "I’m relieved to say that with a few minor injuries , everybody’s going to be okay.”
Vice-President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden both reached out to Walz to ensure his safety, according to a White House official. Walz also expressed gratitude to the Secret Service and local first responders for their swift response.
The crash has drawn attention from across the political spectrum, with Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance tweeting, "Hoping everyone's OK."
This incident is not the first motorcade-related crash involving Walz’s campaign. Last week, a Georgia police officer, Corporal David Bates, crashed his motorcycle while escorting the campaign convoy and sustained serious injuries. NPR noted that motorcade vehicles are often driven by campaign staff, who may lack professional driving experience.
The cause of the latest crash remains under investigation.
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