Alabama state Sen. April Weaver injured after being struck by car in Alabaster

ALABASTER, Ala. ( WIAT ) — Alabama State Senator April Weaver was injured after being struck by a car Friday night.

According to Communications for the Senate Republican Caucus Saylor Cuzzort, Weaver was struck by a car while in a pedestrian crosswalk at a grocery store in Alabaster. She was transported by ambulance to Shelby Baptist Medical Center. Her injuries are not considered major.

“My guardian angel was obviously on my shoulder and protecting me from what could have been even more terrible injuries,” Weaver said. “I am grateful to the first responders of Alabaster Fire and Rescue, Alabaster Police Department, RPS ambulance service and Shelby ER for taking great care of me so quickly today.”

Weaver, a delegate pledged to President Donald Trump, has not yet determined if the incident will prevent her attendance at the Republican National Convention, which is scheduled to convene in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Monday. A nurse with more than 25 years 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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