Sen. Fetterman injured in Maryland crash

Senator John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) and his wife Gisele were involved in a car crash on Sunday morning along I-70 in Maryland. The senator was injured, but plans to be in Washington, D.C. this week

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Editor's Note: This story has been updated to reflect the correct details on the crash.

Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) and his wife, Gisele, were involved in a car crash that happened along I-80 in Maryland over the weekend, officials said.

According to Maryland State Police, the incident happened at about 8 a.m. Sunday as troopers responded to a crash reported along I-70 at I-68.

Police said Fetterman, 54, was driving a Chevrolet Traverse when he struck the rear of a Chevrolet Impala "for unknown reasons."

After the collision, police said a passenger of Fetterman's vehicle and the driver of the Impala were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

No citations were issued, however, law enforcement officials in Maryland said the incident remains under investigation.

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A spokesperson for Fetterman said that the senator suffered minor injuries in the crash.

"On Sunday morning, John and Gisele were involved in a car accident with another driver. Out of an abundance of caution, they were evaluated at a local hospital. John was treated for a bruised shoulder and they were discharged that afternoon. They are doing well and happy to be back in Braddock," the spokesperson told NBC10.

The spokesperson said Fetterman was discharged on Sunday afternoon and he plans to be in Washington D.C. for votes this week.

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