A tragic incident has unfolded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A 41-year-old woman, identified as Amandria Brunner, stands accused of causing a fatal car crash that claimed the lives of two Marquette University student-athletes, Noah Snyder and Scott Michaud, last Friday. According to reliable sources, a complaint filed Wednesday alleges that Ms. Brunner was under the influence of intoxicants at the time of the collision.
Brunner, a resident of West Allis, was charged with two counts of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle, her record revealing a prior conviction related to intoxication. The charges have been filed almost a week following the crash, which took place at an intersection near the Marquette campus.
The fatal incident transpired in the late afternoon. Snyder and Michaud, both passengers in a silver Jeep Grand Cherokee occupied by several lacrosse team members, had their lives abruptly ended at the collision site. The Jeep was involved in a collision with a white Ford Ranger, driven by Brunner, who was reportedly attempting a left turn.
Video footage from the scene suggests the Ford Ranger entered the intersection during a yellow light and collided with the Jeep, which, according to the complaint, was traveling at a high rate of speed, 53 mph in a 30 mph zone. The collision resulted in fatal blunt force injuries for the young athletes who were seated in the rear of the Jeep.
The driver of the Jeep has consented to a blood draw, the results of which are pending. An on-site officer noted that Brunner, assisted from her vehicle by a bystander who allegedly detected the smell of alcohol, displayed signs of impairment, including bloodshot and glassy eyes, slurred speech, and difficulty maintaining balance. Following a field sobriety test, she was arrested.
A search of Brunner’s vehicle yielded one open can of beer. Brunner’s blood alcohol content was measured at .133 following a hospital blood draw, and further drug testing is underway. This raises important questions about the dangers of impaired driving and the enduring impact on innocent lives.
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Brunner was previously convicted of operating while intoxicated in 2003. The court has found probable cause to proceed with the case, setting cash bond at $75,000, with conditions including mandatory sobriety and prohibition from driving.
Snyder and Michaud, both first-year students at Marquette University and members of the BIG EAST All-Academic Team, were described as “strong students” by the university. The significance of this should not be overlooked. Their promising futures were abruptly ended, leaving a profound void in the Marquette Athletics community and eliciting heartfelt condolences from university officials and the broader community alike.
The unanswered questions surrounding this tragic event remind us of the crucial need for strict enforcement of laws against intoxicated driving and the importance of staying informed. Our thoughts are with the families of Noah Snyder and Scott Michaud during this difficult time.
