U.S. Congresswoman Jackie Walorski was killed in a car crash Wednesday afternoon, her office confirmed.
The Elkhart County Sheriff's Office said Thursday that U.S. Congresswoman Jackie Walorski was in the vehicle that crossed the centerline prior to a crash that left four dead, including the representative.Law enforcement initially said a car driving northbound drifted left of the center line and struck an SUV traveling southbound head on.
All occupants of both vehicles were confirmed to have been wearing seatbelts, and airbags did deploy, police said.Republican House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy shared a statement from Walorski's office that reads, "Dean Swihart, Jackie's husband, was just informed by the Elkhart County Sheriff's Office that Jackie was killed in a car accident this afternoon. She has returned home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers.
Illinois GOP Rep. Darren LaHood released a statement saying, "Over the years, Jackie and I, and our staffs, worked closely together on important Ways and Means issues to help our Midwest communities. Jackie and her staff were a joy to work with and there was no more dedicated Member of Congress."
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