Congressman Kaptur's Close Call: A Cautionary Tale for Elected Officials Representative Marcy Kaptur, who has been serving Ohio's 9th Congressional District since 1983, was involved in a car accident on Sunday morning while en route to a church service in Toledo.
The 80 year old Congresswoman sustained non life threatening injuries. The incident is a sobering reminder of the risks that elected officials face daily.
While Kaptur's injuries are not life threatening, her experience highlights the dangers of relying on transportation provided by others, even for short trips.