Posted on 08/03/2022 12:58:45 PM PDT by NautiNurse
NAPPANEE Indiana — U.S Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, 58, is one of four people killed in a Wednesday wreck near Nappanee.
The crash occurred at the intersection of Ind. 19 and Ind. 119, where one car was heading south and another heading north at 12:32 p.m. The other two occupants of the southbound vehicle Walorski was in are identified as Zachery Potts, 27, Mishawaka, and Emma Thomson, 28, of Washington, D.C.
The sole occupant of the northbound vehicle, Edith Schmucker, 56, Nappanee, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Further details to follow as they become available.
wow. Must have been a total head-on.
My money is on distracted driving.
If I were a conspiracy nut, I’d think kamikaze liberal.
It looks like it was at an intersection. My money is on an idiot driver making a left then across oncoming traffic.
Or medical incident
Such a sad day for all the families involved.
Excessive speed is usually a factor as well.
Indeed, very sad news. Thank you for adding pertinent details.
Seat belts? Airbags?
RIP
“On August 3, 2022 at approximately 12:32 PM the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two vehicle crash on SR 19 south of SR 119,” the sheriff’s office told Fox News Digital. “A northbound passenger car traveled left of center and collided head on with a southbound sports utility vehicle. All three occupants in the southbound vehicle died as a result of their injuries: Jackie Walorski, 58, Elkhart, Indiana Zachery Potts, 27, Mishawaka, Indiana Emma Thomson, 28, Washington, DC The sole occupant of the northbound vehicle, Edith Schmucker, 56, Nappanee, Indiana was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Elkhart County Coroner’s Office and the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office are conducting the investigation. No additional information will be released at this time.”
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/indiana-gop-congresswoman-jackie-walorski-killed-car-crash
A real tragedy.
Crossing the line, then a head-on, at high speed.
It happens very often here in the wilds of Northern Pa.
No time for evasive action.
May they all rest in peace.
Were the young people on her staff?
My first thought.
What is Edith Schmucker’s background?
I am so sorry to hear this.
Prayers up!
Bad driver.
Could have stroked out or had a heart attack.
(D)?
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