TENNESSEE — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was involved in a car crash Tuesday morning, according to campaign officials.
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The crash accident happened as DeSantis and members of his team were headed to a presidential campaign event in Chattanooga.
Officials said DeSantis and his team members were not injured in the crash.
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“We appreciate the prayers and well wishes of the nation for his continued protection while on the campaign trail,” a DeSantis spokesperson said in a statement.
No other details were released and it’s unclear was caused the accident.
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