By Trend News Line 2024-04-17 01:55:00.
Former Congressman Madison Cawthorn Involved in Car Crash
Former U.S. Representative Madison Cawthorn found himself in the spotlight once again, this time for allegedly crashing into and injuring a Florida state trooper. The incident took place on Monday, April 15, when a 2021 Mercedes, matching Cawthorn’s description, rear-ended an FHP Dodge Charger in a construction zone in Collier County, Fla. The trooper sustained minor injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital, as reported by Newsweek and the Miami Herald.
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Eyewitness Account of the Crash
Eyewitness Alethea Shapiro shared a video on social media of the aftermath of the crash. She identified the driver of the Mercedes as Cawthorn, who is known for being paralyzed from the waist down and using a wheelchair following a previous car accident. Shapiro described how the Mercedes was tailgating her on I-75 before rear-ending the FHP cruiser. She mentioned that the FHP officer appeared stunned but relatively unscathed, while Cawthorn expressed remorse for the incident.
Background on Madison Cawthorn
Madison Cawthorn rose to national prominence when he won North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District seat at the age of 25 in 2020. However, two years later, he conceded his run for re-election in the Republican primary. Before his concession, Cawthorn faced legal troubles, including being charged with driving with a revoked license. This recent incident adds to the controversies surrounding the former congressman.
Response and Investigation
Cawthorn could not be reached for comment following the crash. Additionally, a representative for the Florida Highway Patrol did not immediately respond to requests for more information on the incident. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, with authorities refraining from naming Cawthorn as the driver but acknowledging that the details provided align with his age and place of residence.
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Madison Cawthorn crashes car
Former Rep crashes into Florida State Trooper.
