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Virginia gubernatorial candidate in weekend car accident

Posted on May 13, 2009

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh “Cree” Deeds rear-ended another car this past weekend on his way back from a rally. The Democratic Virginia senator was driving home from a campaign event in Fredericksburg when the auto accident happened.

Deeds was driving his 2002 Ford Explorer when he hit the other car on State Route 22 between Louisa and Mineral. Both Deeds and the two occupants of the other car were taken to a Charlottesville hospital to be treated. All were released without issue. Deeds’ vehicle was left in Louisa to repair the minor damage.

As a result of the vehicle accident, Louisa County Sheriff’s Department cited Deeds for following too closely. He received a $30 ticket.

Deeds normally uses a driver to travel to and from campaign events, but he did not have a driver last weekend as he was driving home himself to celebrate Mother’s Day with his family. He called the occupants of the vehicle he hit the next day to make sure they were okay.