India, March 2 -- Indiana Representative Jim Baird's spouse, Danise, passed away early Sunday due to "complications" arising from over a dozen fractures she sustained in a hit-and-run car accident in early January.

Following a "pretty bad" car accident while they were en route back to Washington, DC on January 5, both the congressman and his wife were anticipated to recover, stated President Trump before a House Republican policy retreat the next day.

Baird's office released a heartbreaking statement confirming Danise's death on Sunday morning.

"Congressman Baird and Danise were married for 59 years, building a life centered on faith, family, and service. A devoted wife and loving mother of three, she was the foundation of their family...