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PHOENIX — An Arizona senator injured in a crash in an out-of-state crash a week ago has updated his condition. Arizona state Sen. Anthony Kern (R - Dist.
27) was involved in a crash on Dec. 14 in South Dakota. MORE DETAILS: State Sen.
Anthony Kern remains hospitalized after crash On Dec. 22, Kern reached out on X to give an update on his condition saying he was "out of the critical stage" and had been released from the hospital. Kern said he is headed back to Phoenix but cannot fly due to a collapsed lung suffered in the crash.
>> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone. In the social media post Kern said in addition to a collapsed lung, he also suffered nine broken ribs and two fractured vertebrae. Kern described his injuries saying, "My body is purple on the right side.
" Following the crash, Kim Quintero, the director of communications for the Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus, said Kern drove from Phoenix to South Dakota to visit with family and friends He and a friend were driving in a snowstorm in South Dakota on Saturday when their vehicle hit ice and lost control. Watch 12News+ for free You can now watch 12News content anytime, anywhere thanks to the 12News+ app! The free 12News+ app from 12News lets users stream live events — including daily newscasts like "Today in AZ" and "12 News" and our daily lifestyle program, "Arizona Midday"—on Roku and Amazon Fire TV . 12News+ showcases live video throughout the day for breaking news, local news, weather and even an occasional moment of Zen showcasing breathtaking sights from across Arizona.
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