Longest-serving US congresswoman hospitalized after car crash

Ohio congresswoman Marcy Kaptur was hospitalized following a hit-and-run car crash in Toledo on Sunday morning. Kaptur, the longest-serving U.S. congresswoman and Democratic representative of Toledo, was taken to the hospital to get checked for injuries after the crash, which unfolded just before 11 a.m. Sunday morning, 13 Action News reported. Authorities described the 80-year-old’s injuries as being non-life-threatening. A spokesperson for Kaptur said she was heading to church when the car she was riding in was struck. She was the passenger in the vehicle at the time of the crash. “Congresswoman Kaptur is thankful for the quick actions of first responders from Toledo Police and Fire Departments who arrived promptly on scene, and the medical professionals helping to take care of those involved in the crash,” the statement from Rep. Kaptur’s office read. “She expressed her deep gratitude to the hundreds of constituents who have reached out and looks forward to returning to a full schedule soon.”Ohio congresswoman Marcy Kaptur was hospitalized following a car crash on Sunday (Getty)Police in Toledo are investigating the crash. It was not immediately clear what led to the crash. This is a breaking news story, check back for updates...