Rep. Marcy Kaptur gave her first video update since the Toledo crash that injured her and a congressional staffer earlier this month, saying she is making a “very rapid recovery” and thanking the thousands who reached out with support. In the video posted on X, the Ohio Democrat appeared seated in a wheelchair and said the messages from across her region, the country and around the world had lifted her spirits.
Kaptur, who is 80 and the longest-serving woman in House history, said she and staffer Keegan Zimmerman are both doing well after the wreck in Toledo, Ohio. Police described the incident as a hit-skip crash near Detroit and Central avenues. Kaptur said she is moving into physical rehabilitation and said the response from well-wishers has mattered to her recovery. She also thanked first responders, fire and rescue crews, police officers and medical personnel who helped after the collision.
In her message, Kaptur told viewers she was grateful for the care she received and praised the medical staff at Mercy St. Vincent’s. She said she had been impressed by the dedication of the people treating patients from across the region, including many who are underserved. Her office previously said she had non-life-threatening injuries and was active and alert after the crash. Ohio law uses the term hit-skip for a driver who fails to stop after a crash.
The accident happened while Kaptur and Zimmerman were traveling to a church service. Kaptur’s video made clear that the recovery process is continuing, but that the House summer recess is giving her time to heal before lawmakers return to Washington next month. The timing gives her a window to rest before resuming the pace of a crowded election year and a tight House schedule.
