[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George H. W. Bush (1991, Book I)]
[January 13, 1991]
[Pages 37-38]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



White House Statement on Mrs. Bush's Condition Following a Sledding 
Accident at Camp David, Maryland
January 13, 1991

    Mrs. Bush has been taken to Washington County Regional Hospital in
Hagerstown, MD, following a minor accident while sledding at Camp David. 
The President and Mrs. Bush were sledding with grandchildren this 
morning when Mrs. Bush fell off her sled and into a tree. She was 
immediately examined by White House physician Dr. 
Lawrence Mohr. Dr. Mohr indicates she suffered minor lacerations and 
bruises but

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will be taken to the hospital for further examination and possible x-
rays of her legs. Dr. Mohr expects Mrs. Bush to return to Camp David 
soon after the examination. The accident occurred shortly after 10 
o'clock this morning following church services. The Bushes attended 
church services at Camp David with family and staff.

                    Note: Mrs. Bush's x-rays disclosed a nondisplaced 
                        fracture of the left leg.