Former Obama campaign worker and her wife are both killed in head-on smash after car crossed center line and slammed into Jeep she was traveling in

A former Obama campaign worker and her wife were both killed in a three-car collision in California over the weekend. 

Peggy Moore, 60,  and her wife Hope Wood, 48, died following the incident on Friday night near Fallbrook, San Diego County. 

California Highway Patrol said they had been involved in a three-car crash after a Chrysler veered into oncoming traffic and hit a Jeep they were passengers in. 

Their driver was killed, along with the driver of the vehicle that hit them. 

Moore has since been described as a 'giant' in political circles in the Golden State, having aided former President Barack Obama amongst others. 

Hope Wood, right, and Peggy Moore, left, died following the incident on Friday night near Fallbrook, San Diego County

California Highway Patrol said they were involved in a three-car crash after a Chrysler veered into oncoming traffic and hit a Jeep they were passengers in

Moore had served a deputy field director for Obama's 2008 campaign, the pair are seen here, and was a senior adviser for former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf

She served a deputy field director for Obama's 2008 campaign and was a senior adviser for former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf. 

It was while working on the Obama campaign that the couple first met, and went on to found the political consulting firm Hope Action For Change in 2019.

On Saturday night, Schaaf led a wake for the couple alongside friends who gathered to remember the two. 

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Schaaf said: 'It took you two hours to walk anywhere with Peggy — maybe more, because she knew everybody.'

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.' 

Their close friend Kimberly Ellis told NBC San Diego: '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.'

It was while working on the Obama campaign that the couple first met, and went on to found the political consulting firm Hope Action For Change in 2019

The man driving the couple had also been killed in the horrific collision, as well as the person driving the car that hit them

Ellis continued: 'It’s an incredible loss, not just in the professional political world, but in our personal world as well.

'She was the one that helped to win the Golden State for [Obama]. She helped on the first Hillary Clinton campaign. 

'Any campaign that really had to have a top-notch organizing strategy, they went to Peggy.'

Oakland Representative Barbara Lee posted about the passing of the couple on X saying she was 'heartbroken'. 

She posted: 'I’m heartbroken to hear of the tragic loss of Peggy Moore and Hope Wood. 

Moore is seen here with Hillary Clinton who ran as the Democratic Party nominee in the 2016 US Presidential Election 

'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.'

Chair of the California Democratic Party Rusty Hicks also posted on X: 'Saddened by the tragic passing of Peggy Moore. 

'She was an incredible political talent & member of Team CADEM who brought a passion for organizing & a commitment to justice every single day. 

'Our thoughts are with her family & the many friends who loved her. Rest In Power, Peggy.'

Authorities have yet to determine why the Chrysler's driver entered the wrong lane, with an investigation ongoing to determine whether alcohol or drugs played a role. 

On Saturday night, close friends led a wake for the couple and gathered to remember the two