Probe into accident involving former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani continues

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (Courtesy photo)

MANCHESTER - A Saturday crash on Interstate 93 involving former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani remains under investigation by State Police.

Based on evidence and interviews police now 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.

The woman 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, according to a Dept. of Safety press release on Monday. 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, however, as of today 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.

Video captured by Troopers' dashboard and body-worn cameras is being reviewed as part of the ongoing probe.