A former Obama campaign worker and her wife were reportedly killed in a devastating car wreck in Southern California last week.
Peggy Moore, 60, and Hope Wood, 48, were passengers in a Jeep pickup truck that collided Friday with a Chrysler sedan on Highway 76, near Fallbrook, killing them, NBC Bay Area reported.
The 60-year-old man behind the wheel of the Jeep was also killed, as was the driver of the Chrysler, the outlet said.
Moore and Wood, who lived in the Bay Area, met while campaigning for Barack Obama in 2008, the report added.
🚨 Former Obama Campaign Worker and Wife Killed in a Car Wreck
— MJTruthUltra (@MJTruthUltra) May 14, 2024
• Peggy Moore, 60, and Hope Wood, 48, were passengers in a Jeep pickup truck that collided Friday with a Chrysler sedan on Highway 76, near Fallbrook, killing them
• Moore was the campaign manager for former… pic.twitter.com/OJFuxNmQ2b
In 2019, they founded Hope Action Change, a consultancy and coaching firm with an emphasis on diversity and equity.
BREAKING NEWS: Obama campaign official Peggy Moore and her wife Hope Wood died in a car accident on Southern California last week.
— 🇺🇸Travis🇺🇸 (@Travis_4_Trump) May 14, 2024
They both were close to the campaign and worked alongside the Obama family during his time in office. The Jeep they were in was hit by another… pic.twitter.com/zNto0bNM4J
“Together they organized, changed hearts and minds, and helped to create a world where who you love doesn't limit your freedoms,” California Rep. Barbara Lee wrote on X.
Peggy Moore & Hope Wood were remarkable women who dedicated their lives to equality & justice. Their values brought them together & are the legacy they leave behind. Their family & friends are hurting, but we must remember we are all connected through the work they did every day. pic.twitter.com/nPLoscxwdc
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) May 14, 2024
“Both Peggy and Hope made an impact on our community, on our city, on our state, and on our nation that will be felt for generations to come.”
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