Thought this was interesting. At least he didn't have a hooker in the car. I did think it was funny that he came right out and said alcohol was not involved... yeah... I guess he just felt like going for a drive at 3am???
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Rep. Patrick Kennedy, son of Sen. Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts, crashed his car into a barricade on Capitol Hill early Thursday morning, the Rhode Island Democrat said.
"I was involved in a traffic incident last night at First and C Street SE near the U.S. Capitol," Rep. Kennedy said in a news release.
"I consumed no alcohol prior to the incident. I will fully cooperate with the Capitol Police in whatever investigation they choose to undertake."
Kennedy, 39, was not injured in the accident, which apparently happened about 3 a.m., one law enforcement source said.
The elder Kennedy, a fellow Democrat, said he had no immediate comment.
Congressional and law enforcement sources said Capitol Hill Police witnessed the accident, and they reported that Kennedy was the only one in the car, which was badly damaged.
A statement on the police Web site says, "The United States Capitol Police are investigating a traffic violation that occurred in the early morning hours ... in the 100 Block of C Street, SE." They did not identify who was involved or provide other details.
The officials said officers at the scene reported seeing the car swerve before the crash and said Kennedy appeared intoxicated.
After the accident, they drove Kennedy home. There was no indication from the sources that a sobriety test was given or that an arrest was made.
Sean Richardson, Kennedy's chief of staff, confirmed there was an accident involving a vehicle overnight, and said no alcohol was involved.
One source told CNN that Kennedy told a police officer he was late for a vote.
The House was not in session at the time, having adjourned Wednesday night at 11:59, according to its Web site.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Rep. Patrick Kennedy, son of Sen. Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts, crashed his car into a barricade on Capitol Hill early Thursday morning, the Rhode Island Democrat said.
"I was involved in a traffic incident last night at First and C Street SE near the U.S. Capitol," Rep. Kennedy said in a news release.
"I consumed no alcohol prior to the incident. I will fully cooperate with the Capitol Police in whatever investigation they choose to undertake."
Kennedy, 39, was not injured in the accident, which apparently happened about 3 a.m., one law enforcement source said.
The elder Kennedy, a fellow Democrat, said he had no immediate comment.
Congressional and law enforcement sources said Capitol Hill Police witnessed the accident, and they reported that Kennedy was the only one in the car, which was badly damaged.
A statement on the police Web site says, "The United States Capitol Police are investigating a traffic violation that occurred in the early morning hours ... in the 100 Block of C Street, SE." They did not identify who was involved or provide other details.
The officials said officers at the scene reported seeing the car swerve before the crash and said Kennedy appeared intoxicated.
After the accident, they drove Kennedy home. There was no indication from the sources that a sobriety test was given or that an arrest was made.
Sean Richardson, Kennedy's chief of staff, confirmed there was an accident involving a vehicle overnight, and said no alcohol was involved.
One source told CNN that Kennedy told a police officer he was late for a vote.
The House was not in session at the time, having adjourned Wednesday night at 11:59, according to its Web site.
