Rep. Marcy Kaptur hospitalized after 'hit-skip crash' in Toledo

U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur was hospitalized following a car crash in Toledo, Ohio, on Sunday. Police and her office confirmed she sustained injuries that are not life-threatening.

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She is active, alert, and being treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Authorities responded to the scene of a "hit-skip crash" shortly before 11 a.m. local time. Kaptur, who was a passenger in one of the vehicles, was taken to the hospital along with another individual. Her office stated that she was "active, alert, and being treated for non-life threatening injuries."

Kaptur's office expressed her gratitude for the supportive messages from constituents and her anticipation of returning to her full schedule soon. A witness reported that the driver of the other vehicle involved in the crash fled the scene shortly after the collision, picked up by another car.

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She expressed her deep gratitude to the hundreds of constituents who have reached out and looks forward to returning to a full schedule soon.

Police have not released further details regarding the incident, noting that the investigation is in its early stages. Toledo police stated that accident investigators are on the scene and the investigation remains active and ongoing. Kaptur, 80, is the longest-serving woman in the House of Representatives, having held her seat since 1983.

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Toledo Police Accident Investigators have responded to the scene, and the investigation remains active and ongoing.