Ben Carson Rocked After Staffer Dies In Campaign Van Accident

Braden Joplin, a Ben Carson campaign staffer, was killed after being involved in a serious van crash on Tuesday.

Joplin, 25, died in a nearby hospital as a result of injuries he sustained in the accident. Two other staffers aboard the vehicle were seriously injured.

Joplin was in a van with other Carson campaign volunteers when a van hit an ice patch and flipped on its side. Another vehicle also crashed into the van. Joplin is a Texas Tech student who is from Midland, Texas. Meanwhile, the Des Moines Register said he’s been in Iowa as a volunteer for the Carson campaign. Carson said in a statement that he’s suspending his presidential campaign to visit Joplin. h/t theepochtimes

Carson’s statement said:

Earlier today in Iowa, a van transporting three campaign volunteers and one of our campaign employees hit a patch of ice and flipped on its side where it was struck by another vehicle. Three of the passengers, including the campaign staffer driving, are currently being checked out in Atlantic, Iowa. One volunteer is being transported to Omaha, Nebraska to receive additional treatment.

I have spoken with the family of the volunteer being transported to Omaha, as well as the attending physician. I have also cancelled all remaining campaign events today and will be traveling to Omaha this afternoon to be with the family during this difficult time.

I am asking for you to join me in prayer for all the individuals and families involved.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Joplin’s family and friends at this difficult time.