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The Post & Courier reports:
Katie Arrington, who two weeks ago won the Republican 1st Congressional District nomination over Mark Sanford, was in a fatal car accident late Friday, sustaining serious injuries but was alert and talking after surgery early this morning, her spokesman said.
She sustained a fracture in her back and several broken ribs. Other injuries will require major surgery, including the removal of her small intestine. The main artery in her legs has a partial collapse and will require a stint.
Arrington was the passenger in a car heading south on U.S. Highway 17 toward Hilton Head Island when the vehicle she was in was struck by another car driving northbound but in the wrong lane. The driver in the other car 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
Rep. Katie Arrington, the South Carolina lawmaker who defeated U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford in his re-election bid, seriously injured in a car wreck, a spokesman says. https://t.co/93oRMlDRtW
— The Associated Press (@AP) June 23, 2018
As we all know, Katie Arrington is an extremely strong woman and has tremendous faith and an incredibly supportive family.
— Rep. Katie Arrington (@karringtonsc) June 23, 2018
And it is from her strong faith, the support of her family, the prayers and support of our community, and the incredible doctors and staff at the hospital that she is certain she will be back to work for our state soon.
— Rep. Katie Arrington (@karringtonsc) June 23, 2018
As her family asked last night, Katie asks for your continued prayers for the deceased and the deceased's family, as well as prayers for a quick recovery for Katie and her friend.
— Rep. Katie Arrington (@karringtonsc) June 23, 2018