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Republican Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, 58, dies in car accident

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  • Republican congresswoman from Indiana dies at 58.
  • Jackie Walorski died in a car accident.
  • She and her husband were missionaries in Romania.

Congresswoman Jackie Walorski dies. Tragedy hit the United States on Wednesday, when the death of a Republican congresswoman was announced. The news was released through social media after a terrible accident ended her life on August 3.

Republican Representative Jackie Walorski, was confirmed dead on Wednesday in a car accident in her northern district of Indiana, according to the statement issued by her office, where they mentioned that she lost her life at 58, according to AP.

Republican Congresswoman Jackie Walorski dies

Republican Congresswoman Jackie Walorski dies
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“Jackie’s husband has just been informed by the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office that his wife was killed in a car accident this afternoon. She has returned home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. We will have no further comment at this time,” her office said in a statement.

Following the tragic accident, the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office said its deputies responded to a two-car crash on SR 19 south of SR 119 just after 12:30 p.m. Unfortunately, the congresswoman was dead.

Congressman Jackie Walorski dies in a terrible car accident

Congressman Jackie Walorski dies: Suffers terrible accident
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It’s worth remembering that Republican Walorksi, who served on the House Ways and Means Committee, was first elected to represent Indiana’s 2nd Congressional District in 2012. She previously served three terms in the state legislature, according to the AP.

Walorski, 58, was born in South Bend and lived near Elkhart, Indiana. She and her husband were missionaries in Romania, where they established a foundation that provided food and medical supplies to poor children. She worked as a television news reporter in South Bend before turning to politics. Filed Under: Congressman Jackie Walorski Dies

Were there more victims?

Were there more victims?
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Unfortunately, after the accident was reported, it was confirmed that Walorski was in the vehicle along with Zachery Potts, 27, and Emma Thomson, 28. All three died at the scene. Likewise the driver of the car, Edith Schmucker, 56, also died, the sheriff’s office said, according to ABC 7.

Given this situation, the leader of the Republican minority in the House, Kevin McCarthy, shared a statement from Walorski’s office on Twitter: «Dean Swihart, Jackie’s husband, has just been informed by the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office that Jackie died in a car accident this afternoon.” Filed Under: Congressman Jackie Walorski Dies

Her husband was informed

Her husband was informed
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Then he shared that the congresswoman’s husband returned home to be with his deceased wife: «He has returned home to be with her.» “Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers. We will have no further comment at this time,” says the post.

Immediately, some users commented on her death: “You don’t have to agree with her politics to sympathize with those who lost her and others in this horrible event. Unfortunately, conspiracy theories are running fast. Condolences to her husband,” said a netizen. Filed Under: Congressman Jackie Walorski Dies

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