State Sen. April Weaver (R-Brierfield) will attend the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wis., later this week after being struck by a vehicle and injured on Friday.
Weaver was transported by ambulance to Shelby Baptist Medical Center on Friday night after being struck by a car while in a pedestrian crosswalk at an Alabaster grocery store.
X-ray scans and physicians’ assessments indicated no major injuries, but significant bruising and contusions did result from the incident.
“Darrel and I sincerely appreciate the outpouring of kindness and concern we’ve received since my accident on Friday night. Following my emergency room visit, I was referred to an orthopedic specialist, where I received an evaluation and treatment this morning. As a delegate pledged to my former boss, President Donald Trump, I will be unable to attend the entire RNC but have been cleared to make a quick trip to Milwaukee later this week. After pledging my support for President Trump, I will return to Birmingham, where I will continue treatment in an outpatient setting. Rest assured, I remain dedicated to addressing the needs of the people of Senate District 14 during my recovery. As always, the staff in both my Pelham and Montgomery offices are readily available to assist with any needs you may have,” Weaver said on Monday.
A nurse with more than 25 years of experience in healthcare administration, Weaver served in the Trump administration as the Region IV director of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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