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Late Wednesday, news broke that Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-IN) was killed in a car crash.
The Indiana Republican was traveling in Elkhart, IN, at the time of the accident.
She was only 58 years old.
Tragedy Strikes
Over the last 24 hours, more information has become available regarding the crash.
It now appears that the congresswoman’s vehicle was the cause of the accident.
In addition to Walorski, communications director Emma Thomson, 28, and district director Zachary Potts, 27, were also killed.
The other vehicle’s occupant, Edith Schmucker, 56, was also killed in the accident.
Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office stated, “The information from the preliminary investigation at the scene, as to the direction of travel of the vehicles, was not correct.
“The continuing investigation has located eyewitness and video evidence.
“The Toyota RAV 4 crossed the centerline for reasons that are unknown at this time and the two vehicles collided.
“The Sheriff’s Office is continuing to interview witnesses and collect evidence from the scene and vehicles.”
The vehicle referenced as crossing the line was the congresswoman’s vehicle.
Walorski was considered a moderate and very active behind the scenes trying to broker deals across political lines.
She was first elected in 2013 and had been serving IN-2 since.
