Trump Republican Who Beat Mark Sanford Seriously Injured In Car Crash

By Susie Madrak — June 23, 2018

Katie Arrington, the successful GOP nominee for South Carolina' 1st Congressional district, was badly injured last night when a driver veered into oncoming traffic and slammed into the car where she was a passenger.

Katie was the passenger in the car traveling southbound on Highway 17, when a vehicle traveling in the wrong direction - northbound in the southbound lanes of Highway 17 - struck the vehicle containing Katie and her friend.

— Rep. Katie Arrington (@karringtonsc) June 23, 2018

Katie sustained a fracture in her back and several broken ribs, as well as injuries that required Katie to undergo major surgery including the removal of a portion of her small intestine and a portion of her colon.

— Rep. Katie Arrington (@karringtonsc) June 23, 2018

The other driver was killed.

Our thoughts and prayers this morning go to Katie Arrington, her family and those involved in last night’s automobile accident. https://t.co/sV4E90CIj8

— Mark Sanford (@RepSanfordSC) June 23, 2018

Her Democratic opponent, Joe Cunningham, is temporarily suspending his campaign:

Just hearing about the terrible accident that occurred overnight involving Katie Arrington. Amanda and I are lifting her and her family up in prayer right now. Please join us.

— Joe Cunningham (@JoeCunninghamSC) June 23, 2018

We are suspending all campaign activities until further notice. https://t.co/yigZupPoLz

— Joe Cunningham (@JoeCunninghamSC) June 23, 2018

The usual suspects on Twitter went right to work:

Us gov out here pulling a Queen Elizabeth move......rem Princess Di?...

— Dana (@senorafaja) June 23, 2018

Check the drivers insurance policy and bank accts

— jrt 🇺🇸 🇮🇹 MAGA (@jrt67) June 23, 2018

Very ‘House of Cards’

— giddey_up (@giddey_up) June 23, 2018

And cars.... 🤔 pic.twitter.com/Sr8TyQTOSy

— Christine Lester (@MsAlachuaCounty) June 23, 2018

Were the Clinton around?
Well wishes to you...Godspeed.

— Cynthia Graves (@cynthiagravesnh) June 23, 2018

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