Gayle Manchin Hospitalized After Car Accident

Former First Lady of West Virginia in Stable Condition

Manchin's Family Asks for Privacy

Gayle Conelly Manchin, the former First Lady of West Virginia and wife of Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin, has been hospitalized following a car accident, her husband announced Tuesday.

According to Sen. Manchin, his wife is in stable condition and being treated for injuries she sustained in the crash. He did not provide further details about her condition or the circumstances of the accident.

The Manchins have requested privacy during this time and asked that their family not be contacted. They will provide updates on Gayle's condition as they become available.