Ohio Rep Marcy Kaptur Hospitalized After Hit-and-Run Crash

U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur of Ohio was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries on Sunday, August 2, 2026, after the vehicle she was riding in was struck in a hit-and-run crash in Toledo. The 80-year-old Democrat was a passenger in a car headed to a church service when the collision occurred.

The crash happened shortly before 11 a.m. near the intersection of North Detroit and Central avenues. Toledo police described it as a "hit-skip" incident involving two vehicles. According to a witness, the driver of the other vehicle fled the scene and was picked up by a different car. Two people, including Kaptur, were transported to a local hospital for evaluation.

Kaptur's office issued a statement confirming she is "active, alert, and being treated for non-life-threatening injuries" and looks forward to returning to a full schedule soon. The statement thanked Toledo police, firefighters, and medical personnel for their prompt response. The House of Representatives is currently in its summer recess, so Kaptur was not expected in Washington this week.

Police said the investigation remains in its early stages, with authorities working to locate the fleeing driver and determine...