Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Involved In Car Accident, Is Uninjured

Ron DeSantis is still clear of the chasing pack and best placed to capitalize should Donald Trump's legal woes take him out of the race.

Republican Florida governor and US presidential election candidate Ron DeSantis was involved in a car crash on Tuesday while traveling to a campaign stop in Tennessee, aides said.

He and his team were uninjured in the incident ahead of a scheduled appearance in Chattanooga, according to a statement sent to AFP by the campaign, which offered no further details.

"We appreciate the prayers and well wishes of the nation for his continued protection while on the campaign trail," press secretary Bryan Griffin said.