Scott Michaud, Noah Snyder Obituary, Death – The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office has released the names of two Marquette University students who tragically died in a car accident in Milwaukee on Friday evening. The victims were identified as 19-year-old Scott Michaud of Springboro, Ohio, and 20-year-old Noah Snyder of Getzville, New York. Both young men were active members of the Marquette Men’s Lacrosse Team.
The fatal crash occurred around 5 p.m. on September 5, near the intersection of 27th Street and St. Paul Avenue, close to the Marquette campus. According to investigators, Michaud and Snyder were among six people traveling together in one vehicle. When another car, driven by a 41-year-old man, collided with theirs, the impact left multiple students injured. Four individuals in total sustained injuries, two of them fatally.
Emergency responders rushed the surviving students to a local hospital, where they continue to receive treatment. Authorities confirmed that the driver of the second vehicle involved in the crash was taken into custody shortly after the incident. While charges are pending against him, officials have not yet specified what those charges will be. The Milwaukee Police Department is leading the investigation into the circumstances of the collision.
In response to the devastating loss, Marquette University issued a statement expressing sorrow and solidarity with the victims’ families and the wider campus community. The university noted that immediate steps were being taken to support students and staff during this difficult time. “Marquette University is aware of the death of two students in a near-campus vehicular accident on the evening of Sept. 5. Two other students were injured in the accident—they are being treated at a local hospital. The names of the affected individuals are being withheld until their immediate families can be notified. We ask for your prayers for the families and our Marquette community at this difficult time,” the statement read.
To provide space for healing and reflection, the university announced a Mass on September 6 at 1 p.m. in the Varsity Theatre, offering students, faculty, and staff an opportunity to gather in prayer and remembrance. Additionally, the Lunda Room and Henke Lounge inside the Alumni Memorial Union will be open from noon to 3 p.m. for community members seeking support and fellowship.
Marquette also reminded students and staff that professional counseling and pastoral care services are available on campus. The university’s Counseling Center and Campus Ministry are working together to provide resources for those struggling with grief and loss. Counselors are available for walk-ins, and 24/7 assistance can be reached at (414) 288-7172.
The deaths of Michaud and Snyder have left a profound impact not only on their teammates and classmates but also on the broader Marquette community. University officials emphasized their commitment to supporting those who are mourning while also encouraging students to lean on available mental health and spiritual care resources.
As the investigation continues, the university community is expected to come together in the days ahead to honor the lives of the two students and support those still recovering from the crash.
