Oregon Congresswoman Suffers Concussion After: U.S. Representative Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., was discharged from the hospital on Saturday, according to her communications director, hours after being struck by a car while crossing a street in Portland.
According to a tweet from Natalie Crofts, Bonamici’s communications director, U.S. District Judge Michael H. Simon, was also struck as the couple was in the crosswalk. Bonamici received medical attention for cuts and a concussion, while her spouse was very slightly hurt.
Although Bonamici will have to miss two town hall meetings scheduled for Saturday, Crofts said he was anticipated to make a full recovery.
According to Oregon Public Broadcasting, the driver of the automobile that struck the couple at a slow pace close to downtown cooperated with police, and no arrests were made.
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