A Republican Member of Congress is dead following a violent car crash in Northeast Indiana.
Jackie Walorski had represented Indiana’s 2nd District from 2013 until her untimely death at around 12:30 p.m. ET today.
According to reports, the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle collision on State Route 19 that killed four — including the representative.
It is with a heavy heart that I am sharing this statement from the Office of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski. pic.twitter.com/UEPoKBDf5N
— Kevin McCarthy (@SpeakerMcCarthy) August 3, 2022
South Bend’s ABC 57 has the preliminary details:
Three people in an SUV were killed in the crash, including Walorski, Zachery Potts and Emma Thompson.
The sole occupant of the other vehicle involved in the crash was also pronounced dead at the scene.
She has been identified as 56-year old Edith Schmucker of Nappanee.
Walorski, who long called Elkhart home, was 58.
Reaction has already begun pouring in:
Horrible news: Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) has been killed in a car crash in Indiana, along with her communications director Emma Thompson & district director Zachery Potts
— K Tully-McManus (@ktullymcmanus) August 3, 2022
Just seeing the awful news about Rep. Jackie Walorski. Heartbreaking.
— Lauren Boebert (@laurenboebert) August 3, 2022
I'll be praying for her family after this awful and shocking tragedy. May God surround and comfort them all.
.@KarenPence and I are heartbroken by the tragic passing of our dear friend Rep. Jackie Walorski. She served Indiana in the Statehouse and the Congress with integrity and principle for nearly two decades and will be deeply missed.
— Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) August 3, 2022
Congress has lost one of our best.
— Rep. Darrell Issa (@repdarrellissa) August 3, 2022
Rep. Jackie Walorski was a true leader/legislator and the most thoughtful person one could hope to meet. She was dedicated and determined, and the kindest of colleagues — with the heart to match.
Please think of her family and loved ones.
This story is developing. Stay with American Liberty News for the latest updates.
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Jackie was a conservative stalwart in the IN legislature before being elected to the House. Condolences to all her family!
the conspiracy theorist in me says it sounds like a hit. . .
Was she a RINO??
So heartbreaking! Prayers for her family and friends.
Over the past half century the federal government has imposed gas mileage standards and penalized automakers for not meeting them. This has resulted in vehicles that kill occupants in a serious accident. Now, to discourage purchase of larger, heavier cars the Biden administration has taken moves – from day one – to elevate the cost of motor fuel, even to encourage the purchase of heavier electric cars with hazards all their own. Let the market decide, Joe! Stop government subsidies, government interference in the marketplace. And resume Keystone.
has the smell of sulfur, might need the mule team to follow the other drivers phone call to see who she is talking to.