Updated: Patrick Kennedy car crash

Hey, people have car accidents all the time. And yes, his father had the nasty incident in 1969, so we shouldn't assume the sins of the old man get passed on, but this one does appear suspicious. It took place at a late hour, and there was a delay (sound familar?) in notifying the public.

From AP:

Rep. Patrick Kennedy crashed his car near the Capitol early Thursday, and a police official said he appeared intoxicated. Kennedy said he had had no alcohol before the accident.

Kennedy, D-R.I., addressed the issue after a spate of news reports.

"I was involved in a traffic accident last night at First and C Street SE near the U.S. Capitol," Kennedy said in a written statement released by his office. "I consumed no alcohol prior to the incident. I will fully cooperate with the Capitol Police in whatever investigation they choose to undertake."

UPDATE: 11:00PM CDT
From AP again:

Rep. Patrick Kennedy crashed his car near the Capitol early Thursday, and a police official said he appeared intoxicated. Kennedy said he had taken sleep medication and a prescription anti-nausea drug that can cause drowsiness.

Based on this report, Kennedy should not have been behind the wheel of a car.

Once again, why the delay in issuing a statement?

To be sure, we'll be hearing more about this story.

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