Rep. Dawnna Dukes Hurt in Car Crash; At Home Recuperating

[TexasTowelie]

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Some scary news today: State Representative Dawnna Dukes was seriously hurt in a car crash on I-35 last Thursday, the Austin American-Statesman reported today.

The Representative posted the photo at right on her Facebook page along with several others. Her car was reportedly totaled by a tractor-trailer rig.

Dukes is at home recuperating. The House held a moment of silence for her today when they gaveled in.

Dukes has represented HD-46, including parts of East Austin and Eastern and Northeastern Travis County since 1996.

Source: http://www.burntorangereport.com/diary/13893/rep-dawnna-dukes-hurt-in-car-crash-at-home-recuperating

[chillfactor]

1. I hope she heals quickly....n/t

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2. Dwanna's my rep

Hoping there's no permanent health problems as a result of this.

[TexasTowelie]

3. From her Facebook page on Monday:

Thanks to each and every one of you for your kind words, thoughts and prays. I'm pretty banged up indeed, but I'm abundantly blessed. I won't be running in my high heels or flats for a while. Again, my heartfelt thanks to you all.