A Republican Congresswoman from Indiana apparently died today ina a car crash that happened in Indiana today.
According to Erica Finke with WSBT, her name was Jackie Walorski and she served Indiana’s 2nd district.
She’s been in Congress since 2013.
#BREAKING: U.S. Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (R-Indiana) has been killed in a crash that happened at 12:32 P.M. in Elkhart County on S.R. 19 south of S.R. 119. pic.twitter.com/SbvhWlHgxL
— Erica Finke WSBT (@EricaFinkeTV) August 3, 2022
Walorski wasn’t the only one in the vehicle who perished in the head-on collision.
Zarchary Potts with St. Joseph County Republican Party and Walorski’s Communications Director Emma Thompson are also dead.
A northbound passenger car traveled left of center and collided head on with a southbound vehicle.
Walorski, Zachary Potts with the St. Joseph County Republican Party, and Walorski's comm. director Emma Thompson all passed away.
— Erica Finke WSBT (@EricaFinkeTV) August 3, 2022
The other driver who caused the crash is also dead:
The northbound vehicle driver, Edith Schmucker, died as well.
The investigation is continuing at this time.#RIP to everyone involved in this horrifying crash.
— Erica Finke WSBT (@EricaFinkeTV) August 3, 2022
Politics aside… Jackie, Zach and Emma *Thomson were always so kind to me and easy to work with, despite their busy schedules. My stomach is sick for all of their — as well as Edith's — family, friends and loved ones.
— Erica Finke WSBT (@EricaFinkeTV) August 3, 2022
I can’t say I’m familiar Jackie Walorski but I’m sure she was a fine Congresswoman and we should say a prayer for all of the individuals who passed away in this car crash.
RIP.