Ron DeSantis in car accident in Tennessee

Republican presidential candidate Florida Governor Ron DeSantis delivers remarks at the 2023 Christians United for Israel summit on July 17, 2023 in Arlington, Virginia.
Republican presidential candidate Florida Governor Ron DeSantis delivers remarks at the 2023 Christians United for Israel summit on July 17, 2023 in Arlington, Virginia. Photo credit Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is OK after being involved in a car accident in Tennessee on Tuesday, his spokesman said.

In a statement shared with several news stations, Press Secretary Bryan Griffin shared that the incident happened while DeSantis was headed to an event in Chattanooga.

“He and his team are uninjured,” Griffin said in a statement to CNN. “We appreciate the prayers and well wishes of the nation for his continued protection while on the campaign trail.”

More information about the accident and who was involved was shared.

This is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available.

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