MANCHESTER, NH – The New Hampshire State Police is providing additional information regarding a weekend crash involving former New York City Mayor Rudolph “Rudy” Giuliani.
Based on the investigation to date and witness statements that have been gathered, the State Police can confirm that before the crash on I-93 northbound, Giuliani and his driver, Theodore Goodman, were traveling on I-93 southbound when they were flagged down by a woman on the side of the road, just south of Exit 9N, who reported to them she had been involved in a domestic violence incident.
Just after 9 p.m., Goodman initially reported the incident to law enforcement, and he and Giuliani remained at the scene until Troopers arrived to investigate. Goodman and Giuliani spoke with the Troopers about what they had witnessed and then left the scene before exiting the interstate at a nearby exit.
Minutes later, Goodman and Giuliani got back on I-93, this time headed northbound, when they were struck from behind at mile marker 23.2, almost directly across from the scene of the reported domestic violence incident on the southbound side. Troopers who were already at the initial scene responded immediately and provided aid.
Investigators believe the driver who struck Goodman and Giuliani had no connection to the initial domestic violence incident. At this time, all aspects of the crash remain under investigation, including whether distraction or curiosity of the initial scene was a factor. No charges have been filed.
In a seemingly related story, President Trump on Monday announced via Truth Social his intention to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Giuliani, calling him a “great American Patriot.”
Video captured by Troopers’ dashboard and body-worn cameras is being reviewed as part of the ongoing investigation.
No additional details are available at this time. The State Police will release updates as appropriate while the investigation continues.
Publisher Carol Robidoux contributed additional information to the original NH State Press Release issued Monday.