Ohio Representative Marcy Kaptur was treated for non-life threatening injuries following a vehicular collision in Toledo on Sunday morning, according to a statement released by her office. The 80-year-old congresswoman was a passenger in a vehicle that was struck while en route to a church service.
Kaptur’s office reported that she remained “active” and “alert” following the incident and expressed confidence she would resume her normal schedule in the near term. First responders from the Toledo police and fire departments arrived at the scene and provided medical assistance to those involved in the crash. The office indicated it was awaiting additional information from Toledo Police regarding their investigation into the accident.
The collision occurred during a period when the House of Representatives is observing its summer recess, meaning Kaptur was not scheduled to be in Washington. The longtime legislator, who holds the distinction of being the longest-serving woman in House history, is currently engaged in a competitive reelection campaign. She faces former state Representative Derek Merrin in what observers view as a closely contested race for her seat. In her previous election cycle, Kaptur secured victory by a margin exceeding 0.5 percent, narrowly surpassing the threshold that would have triggered an automatic recount, while a libertarian candidate received approximately 4 percent of the vote.
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