How did elie wiesel get in a car accident?

Elie Wiesel was involved in a car accident in 2006 when he was struck by a car while crossing a street in New York City. He suffered minor injuries but was hospitalized briefly. Wiesel, a renowned Holocaust Survivor and author, was 77 years old at the time of the incident. After the accident, he expressed gratitude for his survival and continued to advocate for human rights and remembrance.