Katie Arrington, Lowcountry lawmaker, seriously injured in wreck
Arrington, who upset
Arrington "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," according to a statement released Saturday morning via her Twitter account. She is expected to remain in the hospital for at least two weeks, according to the statement, which read:
"Last night,
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Katie was the passenger in the car traveling southbound on
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.
Additionally, the main artery in her legs has a partial collapse and will require a (stent). Additional surgeries will be required including one likely today; and it is likely that Katie will remain hospitalized for the next two weeks.
As we all know,
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.
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."
The driver of the vehicle that collided with Arrington's car was killed on the scene, according to
Arrington defeated Sanford in this month's primary. Arrington was supported in a last-minute tweet by President
"Our thoughts and prayers this morning go to
Arrington will face Democrat
"Just hearing about the terrible accident that occurred overnight involving
The Associated Press contributed. This is a developing story and will be updated.
2 car collision occurred around
-- CharlestonCoSheriff (@ChasCoSheriff)
I am just learning that our House colleague
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Just hearing about the terrible accident that occurred overnight involving
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I ask that you join me in prayers for my friend Rep.
-- Sylleste Helms Davis (@syllestedavis)
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