Prominent Clinton & Obama Officials DEAD Under Mysterious Circumstances
Two prominent Bay Area politicians tragically lost their lives in a devastating accident late Friday night on a usually tranquil rural road in San Diego County.
A head-on collision between a Chrysler sedan and a Jeep pickup occurred on State Highway 76 near Fallbrook, south of San Diego. The collision resulted in the deaths of four people, including a couple renowned for their political advocacy and community development efforts.
Hope Wood, 48, and her spouse Peggy Moore were pronounced dead at the scene. The couple was widely recognized for their extensive civil rights and public service work.
Wood received honors from the San Diego County Medical Examiner and was particularly lauded for her creative organizational and strategic initiatives. Moore was a significant figure in Oakland and the East Bay, having served as president of the East Bay Stonewall Democratic Club.
The lesbian couple had a profound impact on numerous political campaigns and civil rights movements throughout their decades of service. Highlights of Moore’s career included leading Libby Schaaf’s 2014 mayoral campaign in Oakland and acting as a key senior consultant for Hillary Clinton during her California primary campaign.
From a young age, Moore and Wood's lives were deeply intertwined with politics; they first collaborated on President Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign. This collaboration led them to establish Hope Action Change in 2019, a consulting firm dedicated to promoting coaching and organizational growth.
“It took you two hours to walk anywhere with Peggy — maybe more, because she knew everybody,” Schaaf said according to the San Francisco Chronicle. The former mayor added, “I’m in such deep grief for myself personally because she’s someone I loved and admired so much. And I’m in grief for democracy. (Moore) is someone who believed everyone should have a voice in government. She never gave up in the beautiful essence of democracy, even when it gave up on her. She infused this nuclear love into everything she did.”
I’m heartbroken to hear of the tragic loss of Peggy Moore and Hope wood. Peggy was a friend, an activist, and one of the best organizers I knew. Her passion and fight for justice and equality is what brought her and Hope together. pic.twitter.com/fJlTYRiBSI
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) May 12, 2024
Friends, colleagues, and politicians expressed their sorrow over the loss of such influential figures. Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) commented on their enduring impact, writing, “Both Peggy and Hope made an impact on our community, on our city, on our state, and on our nation that will be felt for generations to come.”
Peggy Moore & Hope Wood were remarkable women who dedicated their lives to equality & justice. Their values brought them together & are the legacy they leave behind. Their family & friends are hurting, but we must remember we are all connected through the work they did every day. pic.twitter.com/nPLoscxwdc
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) May 14, 2024
“These were two almost twin flames that couldn’t bear to be apart in this life or in the other, and they really just had to be together when they left,” friend Kimberly Ellis told NBC San Diego.
“It’s an incredible loss, not just in the professional political world, but in our personal world as well.” Ellis described Moore as a “giant” in political circles and noted, “She has helped people like former President Barack Obama.”
Local authorities are still investigating the details of the crash and have not yet released the identities of the other victims. Preliminary reports indicate that the tragic incident occurred when the Chrysler car swerved into the Jeep’s lane.