Two Marquette men's lacrosse players killed in Milwaukee car crash; three teammates hospitalized
Scott Michaud, 19, and Noah Snyder, 20, were pronounced dead at the scene after a two-vehicle collision; four others were injured and taken to hospital
Two Marquette University men's lacrosse players were killed and four others injured Friday evening after a two-vehicle collision in Milwaukee, university and police officials said.
Scott Michaud, 19, and Noah Snyder, 20, both members of Marquette's lacrosse program, were pronounced dead at the scene following the crash, which occurred about 5 p.m., Milwaukee police said. Four other occupants of the vehicle were taken to local hospitals; three of those injured were also members of the lacrosse team. Authorities said the injuries were not considered life-threatening.
Milwaukee police said a 41-year-old driver in a second vehicle collided with a vehicle containing six occupants. Both Michaud and Snyder were in the vehicle with the other four. Police did not immediately release further details about the cause of the collision or whether any charges had been filed; the investigation was ongoing.
Marquette University announced the deaths on Saturday and held a Mass in honor of the two students at the Varsity Theater on campus. The university canceled all home athletic events following the crash.
University President Kimo Ah Yun issued a brief statement asking the campus community to keep the victims' families and the Marquette athletics and college communities in their prayers. "Please keep Noah and Scott's parents, siblings and families, and the Marquette Athletics and college communities in your prayers," he said.
The two students were identified by Marquette and in initial media reports as members of the men's lacrosse program. The university did not provide additional personal details about Michaud or Snyder in its first public release.
Local emergency services responded to the scene Friday evening. Hospital officials confirmed they were treating the injured but described their conditions as non-life-threatening in early statements. Police said the investigation would determine the sequence of events leading to the collision.
Marquette, based in Milwaukee, has not announced further campus services or memorial plans beyond the Saturday Mass. The athletic department postponed home competitions while the university community responded to the deaths.
Officials with Marquette and Milwaukee police said they would provide more information as it becomes available and encouraged anyone with information about the collision to contact investigators. The university also indicated additional comments would be provided to the community as families were notified and the situation developed.