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The Toledo Police Department has identified and released the name of a suspect wanted in connection with a serious hit-and-run incident that resulted in injuries to U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur and her campaign manager, Kegan Zimmerman. The suspect is identified as 23-year-old Jahiem D. Wright. Authorities state that Wright is currently at large and has been charged with two counts of aggravated vehicular assault and one count of failure to stop after an accident. Police confirmed that Wright is not in custody as of the release of this information. The incident occurred on August 2, 2026, near the intersection of North Detroit Avenue and Central Avenue in Toledo. At the time of the crash, Representative Kaptur was traveling to a church service. Upon impact, the at-fault driver fled the scene, leaving Kaptur and Zimmerman to be transported to local hospitals for treatment of their injuries. Both victims were subsequently released from the hospital, with Kaptur entering physical rehabilitation one week after the event. Toledo Police Chief Troendle emphasized the department's focused investigation, noting that the identification of the suspect and the issuance of arrest warrants mark a significant step forward in the case. The department is actively seeking the public's assistance in locating Wright. Individuals with any information regarding the suspect's whereabouts are urged to contact Crime Stoppers by calling 419-255-1111 or by sending a text message. The investigation remains ongoing as law enforcement works to apprehend the wanted driver.
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