What We Know About The Tragic Accident That Killed Congresswoman Jackie Walorski

Elkhart County Sheriff's Office confirmed the deaths of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, Zachery Potts, and Emma Thomson on social media, writing: "On August 3, 2022, at approximately 12:32 PM, the Elkhart County Sheriff's Office responded to a two-vehicle crash ... a northbound passenger car traveled left of center and collided head-on with Walorski's vehicle." According to the Facebook post, the other car's driver was Edith Schmucker of Nappanee, Indiana. The 56 year old was also declared dead at the scene of the crash. Politico reported that Walorski's death marks the third member of Congress to die in 2022.

President Joe Biden's Chief of Staff Ronald Klain paid tribute to Walorski by tweeting, "Hoosiers everywhere mourn the loss of Rep. Jackie Walorski and her staffers Zachery Potts and Emma Thomson. Condolences to their families." Republican leader Steve Scalise tweeted, "Devastated to hear the horrible news of the passing of Jackie Walorski and her two staffers. She was a dear friend who loved serving the people of Indiana in Congress."

The Indiana congresswoman last posted on Instagram on July 17, writing, "Indiana is blessed with incredible natural beauty across our great state. Dean and I have harvested some amazing flowers from our garden this year. Hope you get out and enjoy this weekend in the Hoosier State." 

Condolences to the families of those killed, and to Walorski's constituents.