Two Marquette Students Die in Auto Crash

[brewcity77]

Dr. Ah Yung released the following statement.

Dear Marquette community,

I am writing to you with deep sadness to share the news that two Marquette University students died this evening in a near-campus vehicular accident. Two other Marquette students were injured in the accident — they are being treated at a local hospital. Out of respect for the students' families, no additional information is being shared at this time.

We grieve with the students' families and friends, as well as faculty, staff and fellow students here on campus who were touched by these students during their time in our community. I ask that you keep the families in your prayers. Such a loss is difficult to comprehend, and I know that the coming days will be difficult for our community.

A Mass will be held Saturday, Sept. 6, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of the Holy Family for our Marquette community to gather. The Lunda Room and Henke Lounge in the AMU will be available from noon to 3 p.m. for Marquette community members to come together.

Counseling services and pastoral support are available on campus for all faculty, staff and students.

Members of the university's Counseling Center and Campus Ministry are available to provide support services to students for coping with grief and loss. Counseling Center staff are available 24/7 by calling (414) 288-7172.
The Marquette Employee Assistance Program is available 24/7 for all employees and members of their households. You may reach LifeMatters by calling 1-800-634-6433 or through their website. Use Password: MU1.
Grief affects each of us differently. As a university community, the connections and bonds we share are important in these difficult times. Please check in with your classmates, friends, colleagues and family members as we navigate this time of sorrow together. May God bless you and the entire Marquette community.   

Sincerely,

Dr. Kimo Ah Yun
President

https://today.marquette.edu/2025/09/mourning-the-loss-of-two-marquette-students/

[Jay Bee]

That is awful and sad. What do we know about the arrested driver?

[brewcity77]

It's been released that both players were on the men's lacrosse team. Sophomores Noah Snyder and Scott Michaud.

As far as the other driver, she left the scene in handcuffs.

[wadesworld]

Awful. Thoughts and prayers for the victims, their family and friends, and others involved.

[Jay Bee]

It's been released that both players were on the men's lacrosse team. Sophomores Noah Snyder and Scott Michaud.

As far as the other driver, she left the scene in handcuffs.

Wow. I think I found her on the Milwaukee County jail roster. Has some abrasions on side of face. OWI for now, I'm sure more charges coming. Not going to name her because I'm not certain it's the one.

Rest in peace, Noah and Scott. 

[Billy Hoyle]

It's been released that both players were on the men's lacrosse team. Sophomores Noah Snyder and Scott Michaud.

As far as the other driver, she left the scene in handcuffs.

all home athletic events are cancelled for the weekend. A very sad situation.

https://x.com/muathletics/status/1964312754929471818

[MuggsyB]

It's been released that both players were on the men's lacrosse team. Sophomores Noah Snyder and Scott Michaud.

As far as the other driver, she left the scene in handcuffs.

Freaking awful. 

[muwarrior69]

I lost my 17 year old son in car accident 25 years ago. Hearing this just brings it all back. There are no words, but a hug would be nice.

[MuggsyB]

I lost my 17 year old son in car accident 25 years ago. Hearing this just brings it all back. There are no words, but a hug would be nice.

How horrible.  I'm very sorry for you loss and pain. 

[tower912]

That is a nightmare.  That never goes away.

[Jay Bee]

I lost my 17 year old son in car accident 25 years ago. Hearing this just brings it all back. There are no words, but a hug would be nice.

Sorry, brother. I can't imagine. Life is precious. We are lucky to be here imo.

[Scoop Snoop]

I lost my 17 year old son in car accident 25 years ago. Hearing this just brings it all back. There are no words, but a hug would be nice.

My wife's son died in a house fire at the age of 17. Although she never expects more than a brief conversation from them, she finds some comfort when she is in the presence of teen boys and is able to chat briefly with them about any subject.

[MU82]

I lost my 17 year old son in car accident 25 years ago. Hearing this just brings it all back. There are no words, but a hug would be nice.

Very sad - any parent's nightmare. I feel for you, my friend.

[jutaw22mu]

Devasting loss for their families and the Marquette community.  May they rest in peace.

[Jables1604]

https://x.com/sophia_tiedge/status/1964520969021886718?s=42

[forgetful]

Saw a couple classy posts from UW social media regarding this. Maybe there is still some good in the world that we can all recognize tragedy and support each other in difficult times.

[Avenue Commons]

I lost my 17 year old son in car accident 25 years ago. Hearing this just brings it all back. There are no words, but a hug would be nice.

I am deeply sorry for your loss. I can only imagine your pain. Here's a digital hug as much as there is such a thing. I'd give you the biggest bear hug if I could.

[Jables1604]

https://www.wisn.com/article/driver-charged-in-crash-that-killed-2-marquette-lacrosse-players/66038853

[CountryRoads]

Devastating for the 2 MU kids. Sounds like it was a dangerous but common traffic scenario. The jeep w/ the MU players was traveling at an extremely high rate of speed for the location which can impact the decision making of other drivers, especially impaired ones.

[wadesworld]

Devastating for the 2 MU kids. Sounds like it was a dangerous but common traffic scenario. The jeep w/ the MU players was traveling at an extremely high rate of speed for the location which can impact the decision making of other drivers, especially impaired ones.

Maybe impaired people should simply not operate a vehicle.

[CountryRoads]

Maybe impaired people should simply not operate a vehicle.

Can't argue with that.

[mu_hilltopper]

So if I'm reading that article correctly .. the kids were trying to make the yellow light, and the lady took a left in front of them?

Also curious of the kids in the Jeep, the seatbelt usage. 

I remember while I was at MU, a friend of mine's sister was killed, 5 kids in the car, 4 wearing seatbelts survived.

This is all heartbreaking .. just trying to make sense of the sadness.

[lostpassword]

So if I'm reading that article correctly .. the kids were trying to make the yellow light, and the lady took a left in front of them?

The article doesn't do a great job of describing exactly what happened.  The students were southbound at 53 mph (speed limit 30).  Woman was presumably northbound, was turning left to go west on St. Paul and accelerated "into the intersection from a stopped position while the light was yellow".  Not sure if she was already pulled into the intersection somewhat (as is common when turning left).  Not sure if the students sped up to make the yellow.  Not sure if she thought they were going to stop or if she thought she had time to complete the turn before they arrived or if she thought anything because of intoxication.

Terrible.

[Scoop Snoop]

Excerpts from an online story (Men's Journal):

An officer at the scene said Brunner displayed "bloodshot and glassy eyes, slurred speech, and difficulty keeping her balance. Also, officers recovered a grinder with a green leafy substance that tested positive for THC.

Testing revealed Brunner's blood-alcohol content to be 0.133, which is beyond Wisconsin's legal limit to drive of 0.08. CBS affiliate WISC-TV reported that Brunner has four prior convictions for operating a vehicle under the influence."


And yet she apparently still had a valid driver's license. WHY?

[rocky_warrior]

And yet she apparently still had a valid driver's license. WHY?

She should not have been driving intoxicated, and certainly not allowed to for the...4th time??

But...absent that info...when two cars collide in an intersection during a yellow light, one traveling 11mph (19mph under the speed limit), and the other traveling 53mph (23mph over the speed limit)...which driver would you blame for the deaths in the accident?