This is sad. A woman and two of her aides lost their lives today, and when that happens, screw partisan politics.

Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, a Republican from Indiana’s 2nd district, was killed in an automobile accident on Wednesday. According to multiple news outlets, Walorski died following a crash in Elkhart County at 12.32 pm local time.

Walorski’s communications director, Emma Thompson, was named among the deceased, as was a local Republican Party official. According to the news station, Walorski’s vehicle was struck head-on by a driver who crossed over into oncoming traffic; the driver of that vehicle died as well.

A reminder of just how hard this is…a husband lost his wife today and we hope he finds peace. And the two young aides who were just in their late 20’s. Heartbreaking.

Dean Swihart, Jackie’s husband, was just informed by the Elkhart County Sheriff’s office that Jackie was killed in a car accident this afternoon. She has returned home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers.

— Jackie Walorski (@RepWalorski) August 3, 2022

A statement from Walorski’s office was shared on Twitter by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy confirming the news.

It is with a heavy heart that I am sharing this statement from the Office of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski. pic.twitter.com/UEPoKBDf5N

— Kevin McCarthy (@GOPLeader) August 3, 2022

Congressman Adam Kinzinger, a fellow Republican, was one of the first to release a statement after the news broke.

“My heart is heavy, and i don’t have the words. But all I can say is prayers for her family. She was a good and honorable public servant,” he tweeted.

My heart is heavy, and i don’t have the words. But all I can say is prayers for her family. She was a good and honorable public servant.

Rep. Jackie Walorski, two others killed in crash https://t.co/DYPCY3DEHU

— Adam Kinzinger🇺🇦🇺🇸✌️ (@AdamKinzinger) August 3, 2022

Others were quick to offer their condolences:

Just the worst news. Rest In Peace Jackie, a 2012 classmate, and her loyal staff Zachary & Emma. Our office is praying for the families of Rep. Walorski, Zachary Potts, and Emma Thomson. https://t.co/vkSJ09kLG4

— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) August 3, 2022

I'm shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic death of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and the other victims of this terrible crash.

— Secretary Pete Buttigieg (@SecretaryPete) August 3, 2022

My prayers are with the family and staff of my colleague, Congresswoman Jackie Walorski and the others who were tragically killed in a traffic collision today. Please keep them in your thoughts.

— Rep. Val Demings (@RepValDemings) August 3, 2022

Congress has lost one of our best.

Rep. Jackie Walorski was a true leader/legislator and the most thoughtful person one could hope to meet. She was dedicated and determined, and the kindest of colleagues — with the heart to match.

Please think of her family and loved ones.

— Rep. Darrell Issa (@repdarrellissa) August 3, 2022

Rep. Walorski, R-Indiana, has died in a car crash, confirmed (and by others).

Just spoke to two GOP members of Congress who are in shock.

She was known as intensely focused and widely respected as someone who stuck to her word and was always there to support and help.

— Lisa Desjardins (@LisaDNews) August 3, 2022

.@KarenPence and I are heartbroken by the tragic passing of our dear friend Rep. Jackie Walorski. She served Indiana in the Statehouse and the Congress with integrity and principle for nearly two decades and will be deeply missed.

— Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) August 3, 2022