MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Amandria Brunner, 41, has been charged with two counts of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle following a deadly crash on September 5 that claimed the lives of two Marquette University lacrosse players, Scott Michaud, 19, and Noah Snyder, 20.
The fatal collision occurred just outside the university’s campus at the intersection of North 27th Street and West St. Paul Avenue around 5 p.m. According to a criminal complaint filed September 10, both victims died from multiple blunt force injuries, confirmed by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Brunner, who has a prior OWI conviction from 2003, was reportedly driving a white Ford Ranger and allegedly under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. She admitted to drinking two alcoholic beverages and told authorities she was talking on the phone and making a turn when the crash occurred.
The victims were in the rear seats of a Jeep Grand Cherokee with four of their teammates, headed to a thrift store.
Police on the scene observed that Brunner showed signs of impairment, including slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and balance issues. Field sobriety tests were conducted, and she was placed under arrest.
A blood sample taken from Brunner showed a blood alcohol content of 0.133, well above the legal limit. Officers also found THC in her possession, along with drug paraphernalia.
Brunner now faces two felony counts of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle, with enhancers due to her prior conviction. Additional lab testing is pending as the investigation continues.
