State Sen. April Weaver (R-Brierfield) is thankfully on the mend as of Monday afternoon after being struck by a car outside an Alabaster grocery store on Friday. She announced that she will be able to make a quick trip to Milwaukee, Wisconsin as an Alabama delegate to the Republican National Convention, despite not making the entire event.
She released a grateful update following her visit with an orthopedic specialist on Monday:
“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,” Weaver said.
“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,” said Senator Weaver.
At that time, she said: “My guardian angel was obviously on my shoulder and protecting me from what could have been even more terrible injuries. 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.”
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.
Grayson Everett is the state and political editor for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him @Grayson270
