JUST IN: Democrat Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur Hospitalized After Hit-and-Run Car Crash

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Democrat Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur was hospitalized on Sunday after a hit-and-run car crash in Toledo, Ohio.

The 80-year-old Ohio lawmaker was on her way to church when a vehicle crashed into her car.

Rep. Kaptur, who was a passenger in the car at the time of the crash, is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Full statement from Rep. Kaptur’s office:

This morning Congresswoman Kaptur was a passenger in a vehicle on her way to a church service when the car she was traveling in was struck.

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

We look forward to additional information from Toledo Police as they investigate the accident.

Congresswoman Kaptur is thankful for the quick actions of first responders from Toledo Police and Fire Departments who arrived promptly on scene, and the medical professionals helping to take care of those involved in the crash.

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

According to WKYC, the driver of the other vehicle fled the scene.

“Officers responded to the crash shortly before 11 a.m., police said. Two people were taken to a hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening,” WKYC reported.

“The crash was described by police as a “hit-skip.” A witness told WTOL 11 that the other driver was picked up by another vehicle and fled the scene shortly after the crash,” the outlet reported.

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