Sheriff issues correction, SUV carrying Walorski crossed centerline in crash
WAKARUSA, Ind. (WISH) — Police on Thursday said evidence from the crash that killed U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski, an Indiana Republican, revealed that the SUV she was in crossed the centerline moments before the head-on crash.
Police initially said Wednesday that 56-year-old Edith Schmucker, of Nappanee, crossed the centerline on State Road 19 and crashed head-on into the SUV driven by St. Joseph County Republican Chair Zachery Potts, 27, of Mishawaka.
The crash killed Potts, Schmucker, Walorski, and Walorski’s communication director, 28-year-old Emma Thomson.
Police have not determined why the SUV crossed the centerline.
Everyone inside both vehicles was wearing a seatbelt, and air bags did deploy, the sheriff’s office says.
Police are still investigating the crash.
