Democrat, was the only fatality in the fiv

Authorities say the crash occurred during early morning traffic, when the lawmaker was traveling between community events scheduled for the day. Investigators are still working to determine what caused the truck to lose control, but early reports indicate weather and road conditions may have played a significant role. As crews worked to clear the wreckage, traffic backed up for miles, and the somber realization of what had happened spread quickly through the state. Continue reading…