Congresswoman Injured in Hit-and-Run
Rep. Marcy Kaptur Hospitalized with Non-Life-Threatening Injuries After Hit-and-Run in Toledo
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Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), the longest-serving woman in congressional history, was hospitalized on August 2 after a hit-and-run crash in Toledo, Ohio, according to Washington Examiner. Police say the incident happened around 10:45 a.m. Her injuries are non-life-threatening.
Kaptur was a passenger in a vehicle when a second car struck it, according to Fox News. The driver of the other vehicle fled the scene. A second person in the crash was also taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Kaptur Was Heading to Church When Crash Happened
Kaptur was on her way to church when the crash occurred, Fox News reported. She was riding as a passenger — not driving — when the other vehicle hit the car she was in. After the collision, the driver of the striking vehicle picked up another person and left without stopping.
Toledo sits in Ohio's 9th Congressional District, the area Kaptur has represented for decades. Her office confirmed she was involved in the two-vehicle crash. No details about the other driver have been publicly released, according to Washington Examiner.
Kaptur Is the Longest-Serving Woman in Congress Ever
Kaptur is a Toledo Democrat first elected to Congress in 1982. She has now served more than four decades in the House, making her the longest-serving congresswoman in American history, according to Cincinnati.com. She is currently running for her 23rd term in Congress.
Her record-breaking tenure has made her a well-known figure in Ohio politics. She has long championed working-class and manufacturing issues for her district along Lake Erie. Her campaign for reelection was already underway before the crash occurred.
Police Investigating as Hit-and-Run, Suspect Still at Large
Toledo police are treating the case as a hit-and-run. The other driver left the scene after the crash, which is a crime under Ohio law. No arrests have been announced. Investigators have not said whether they have identified the other vehicle or its driver.
Both Kaptur and a second person involved in the crash were taken to a nearby hospital, according to WTHR. Kaptur is being treated for her injuries. Her office has not shared details about her exact condition or how long she may remain hospitalized.
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