Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola is postponing several campaign events after she and her family suffered minor injuries in a car crash in Anchorage on Saturday evening, her campaign announced on Sunday, NBC News reported.

Source: NBC News via The States Journal

The crash happened as Peltola was heading to the Alaska Federation of Natives' annual banquet, when another driver struck the vehicle carrying her and her family, according to the campaign. Anchorage police confirmed on Sunday that a collision involving three vehicles took place on Saturday evening and that those involved sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Police said the incident remains under investigation.

Source: Anchorage Police via The States Journal

Campaign manager Cheryl Bruce said Peltola and her family sustained minor injuries but are in good spirits, and that her events in Fairbanks and Bethel will be rescheduled for later in the week on the advice of medical professionals. Bruce said Peltola is disappointed the accident is delaying the start of her 'Alaska Always Tour' and is eager to return to the trail.

Source: Peltola campaign statement via The States Journal

The tour is an eight-stop swing planned for the final week before Election Day on November 3. Peltola is expected to resume campaigning on Tuesday with a stop in Homer. The Associated Press also reported on Sunday that Peltola and her family suffered minor injuries in the crash.

Source: Associated Press via Britannica

Peltola, a former congresswoman and the first Alaska Native elected to the U.S. House, is challenging Republican Senator Dan Sullivan. She finished as the top vote-getter in the August top-four primary and is seeking to become the first Democrat elected to the Senate from Alaska since 2008, Winneba News reported.

Source: Winneba News