Ohio Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur Injured in Hit-and-run
WHO:
NBC News - Rep. Marcy Kaptur was involved in the incident.
CBS News - Kaptur is a Democrat and represents Ohio's 9th Congressional District.
Fox News - Kaptur is 80 years old and is the longest-serving woman in the House of Representatives.
WHAT:
CBS News - A witness reported that the other driver was picked up by another vehicle and fled the scene shortly after the crash.
CBS News - Authorities have not released other details of the incident, with police saying that the investigation is in its early stages.
CBS News - Kaptur expressed her deep gratitude to the hundreds of constituents who have reached out and looks forward to returning to a full schedule soon.
NBC News - Kaptur was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries following a hit-and-run car crash.
CBS News - Kaptur was a passenger in the vehicle that was hit during a "hit-skip crash."
CBS News - Two people, including Kaptur, were taken to the hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening.
CBS News - Kaptur's office stated she is "active, alert, and being treated for non-life threatening injuries."
WHERE:
NBC News - The incident occurred in Toledo, Ohio.
CBS News - The crash took place at the intersection of Detroit Avenue and Central Avenue.
WHEN:
CBS News - The crash occurred just before 11 a.m. local time on a Sunday morning.
WHY:
CBS News - Kaptur was on her way to a church service when the crash happened.
HOW:
CBS News - A witness reported that the other driver fled the scene shortly after the crash.
CBS News - Toledo Police Accident Investigators have responded to the scene, and the investigation remains active and ongoing.
(UPDATED August 3, 2026 16:23 UTC)
A witness has reported that the other driver involved in a crash was picked up by another vehicle and fled the scene shortly after the incident. Authorities have not released further details at this time, as police indicate that the investigation is still in its early stages. As the situation develops, more information is expected to emerge.
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(UPDATED August 3, 2026 05:34 UTC)
Kaptur has expressed her deep gratitude to the hundreds of constituents who have reached out to her. She looks forward to returning to a full schedule soon, reconnecting with the community she serves. This message was shared by CBS News at 21:47 UTC.
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(UPDATED August 2, 2026 21:47 UTC)
Representative Marcy Kaptur, an 80-year-old Democrat from Ohio's 9th Congressional District and the longest-serving woman in the House of Representatives, was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries following a hit-and-run car crash in Toledo. The incident occurred just before 11 a.m. on a Sunday morning while Kaptur was on her way to a church service, and a witness reported that the other driver fled the scene shortly after the crash. Toledo Police Accident Investigators are on the case, and the investigation is currently active and ongoing.