On Friday night South Carolina Republican state representative and GOP primary winner Katie Arrington was traveling to Hilton Head where she was scheduled to receive an award.
Katie was the passenger in a car traveling southbound on Highway 17, when a vehicle traveling in the wrong direction – northbound in the southbound lanes of Highway 17 – struck the vehicle containing Katie and her friend.
Katie sustained a fracture in her back and several broken ribs, as well as injuries that required Katie to undergo major surgery including the removal of a portion of her small intestine and a portion of her colon.
Katie and her family ask for continued prayers.
Katie defeated former governor and #NeverTrumper Mark Sandford in their primary race earlier this week.
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Katie was the passenger in the car traveling southbound on Highway 17, when a vehicle traveling in the wrong direction – northbound in the southbound lanes of Highway 17 – struck the vehicle containing Katie and her friend.
— Rep. Katie Arrington (@karringtonsc) June 23, 2018
Additionally, the main artery in her legs has a partial collapse and will require a stint. Additional surgeries will be required including one likely today; and it is likely that Katie will remain hospitalized for the next two weeks.
— 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
President Trump tweeted his thoughts and prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with Representative Katie Arrington of South Carolina, including all of those involved in last nights car accident, and their families. https://t.co/rWYt2VBjxc
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 23, 2018
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