Rudy Giuliani Moved From Good Deed to Hospital Bed After New Hampshire Crash

1 September 2025

Rudy Giuliani performed an act of compassion before tragedy struck. On the evening of Saturday, August 30, the 81-year-old former mayor of New York City stopped on a New Hampshire highway to help a woman who flagged down his vehicle, reporting a domestic violence incident. Giuliani and his driver, Ted Goodman, remained on the scene and immediately called emergency services. Moments after ensuring the woman’s safety, their SUV was violently rear-ended by a Honda HR-V driven by a 19-year-old woman from Concord. The crash inflicted serious injury on Giuliani and Goodman alike.

Rushed to a Manchester trauma center, Giuliani received a diagnosis of a fractured thoracic vertebra, as well as multiple lacerations and bruises affecting his left arm and lower leg. Despite the damage, his head of security, Michael Ragusa, conveyed that Giuliani was in good spirits, calling him “a beast” and reminding people that he had “survived 9/11.” Giuliani’s business partner and clinician, Maria Ryan, was by his side at the hospital overseeing his care. He is expected to remain hospitalized for a couple of days and will require a brace for his back.

New Hampshire State Police confirmed that there were no signs the crash was deliberate, urging the public to avoid conspiracy theories around the timing. Giuliani’s spokesperson reiterated that the crash was unrelated to his political or legal controversies, many of which such as disbarment and high-profile defamation judgments have already made headlines.

As Giuliani began his recovery, personal photos surfaced offering brighter moments from the same day. He was spotted earlier that evening attending a minor league baseball game in Manchester with Maria Ryan, described in reports as a nurse-practitioner and recently supportive caretaker. Videos circulating online showed both watching footage on Ryan’s phone, visible under the stadium lights just hours before the crash. Giuliani’s spokesperson emphasized that their relationship remains professional.

By Tuesday, Giuliani had been discharged from the hospital, his resilience on display. Meanwhile, President Trump, undeterred by the incident, announced plans to award Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He described the former mayor as “the greatest Mayor in the history of New York City” and praised him as “an equally great American Patriot.” The upcoming honor underscores the continued alignment between Giuliani and Trump even amid personal hardship.

As details emerged, Giuliani’s son Andrew took to social media to thank supporters and declared his father the “toughest SOB.” The messages of concern and hope poured in from across the political spectrum, reflecting the enduring impact of Giuliani’s career and public visibility.

This incident comes as part of a turbulent chapter in Giuliani’s post-mayoral life. In recent years, he has faced significant legal challenges, including being disbarred for promulgating false claims about the 2020 election. In 2023 he was ordered to pay $148 million in damages in defamation cases filed by Georgia election workers. Despite these setbacks, he has remained a prominent and polarizing figure in American public life. The crash introduces a new chapter one defined by recovery, responsibility, and a remarkable return from circulation.

In an era where public figures vanish into silence at the hint of scandal or illness, Giuliani’s accident spotlights the tension between visibility and vulnerability. An act of kindness triggered a life-threatening event, blending heroism and vulnerability in a single evening. Now, as Giuliani navigates recovery and recognition, his journey reminds us that human fragility often lies just beneath public bravado.