FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2015 file photo, Gov. Pat McCrory delivers his State of the State address to a joint session of the General Assembly in Raleigh, N.C. McCrory sustained minor injuries on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, after the vehicle he was riding in was rear-ended shortly after the Carolina Panthers' Super Bowl loss. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Republished February 08, 2016 - 5:04 AM
Original Publication Date February 07, 2016 - 9:55 PM
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory sustained minor injuries after the vehicle he was riding in was rear-ended shortly after the Carolina Panthers' Super Bowl loss.
California Highway Patrol Officer Ross Lee said the vehicle was travelling on State Route 237 around 8 p.m. Sunday after leaving Levi's Stadium when it was hit from behind by a Mercedes.
McCrory's press secretary says the car the governor was riding in was totalled.
The governor's office said in a statement McCrory experienced "minor pain" but was able to continue to his destination in another vehicle.
Lee said McCrory declined treatment.
"We were very fortunate, and while I am still proud of the Carolina Panthers, this puts the game in proper perspective," McCrory said in a statement issued early Monday. "I want to thank the California Highway Patrol and EMS for their professionalism and quick action."
After the 24-10 loss to the Denver Broncos, McCrory issued a statement congratulating Panthers Coach Ron Rivera and the team for making it to the championship and for "putting North Carolina in the national spotlight."
News from © The Associated Press, 2016