House Democrat Taken to Hospital After Hit-and-Run Car Crash

Additional or upgraded charges are possible given the injuries sustained by Kaptur and Zimmermann.

Kaptur, the longest-serving woman in the history of the U.S. House of Representatives, has represented Ohio’s 9th Congressional District since 1983.

The House is currently in its summer recess, so the lawmaker was not expected in Washington this week.

She is locked in a competitive re-election bid this fall against Republican former state legislator Derek Merrin, a race that drew national attention after her narrow victory in 2024.

Lawmakers from both parties offered prayers and well-wishes.

Republican Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona wrote, “I’m praying for my colleague @RepMarcyKaptur after her crash this morning. May she be restored to full health in short order.”

Ohio Sen. Jon Husted, a Republican, said, “Tina and I are praying for a quick and full recovery for @RepMarcyKaptur. We hope the person responsible for this reckless act is apprehended quickly and held accountable.”