North Carolina congresswoman broke 2 bones in a car accident on way to district event

U.S. Rep. Kathy Manning broke her sternum and a bone in her foot after a vehicle wreck in Guilford County on Thursday.

“Rep. Manning is recuperating well at home and will continue to work from home as she recovers,” said Gia Scirrotto, spokeswoman for the North Carolina Democrat.

Congress is in its summer recess, and the U.S. House is not expected to return to Washington, D.C. until Sept. 12.

The wreck happened as Manning made her way to a district event, planned for 9:30 a.m. Thursday, that would have brought together community stakeholders to discuss violence in High Point. Manning has represented North Carolina’s 6th Congressional District since 2021.

North Carolina Highway Patrol said 34-year-old Derrick Eleazer II, of Graham, failed to yield the right of way on U.S. 29 at River Road in Guilford County. The report said Eleazer made a left turn in front of Manning’s vehicle and then continued forward into the vehicle of 35-year-old Eric Smith, of Jamestown. Eleazer has been charged.

Manning’s staffer, 40-year-old Margaret Winslow, who was driving, was also taken to the hospital but later released.

“Rep. Manning is extremely grateful to the outstanding first responders and the extremely professional and kind staff at the Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital,” Scirrotto said. “She is very grateful for all the kind words, prayers, and well wishes she has received.”