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Intoxicated Driver Charged in Fatal Milwaukee Lacrosse Crash

9/11/2025

Summary

Story summary

Amandria Brunner, 41, faces two counts of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle following a crash that killed Marquette lacrosse players Scott Michaud, 19, and Noah Snyder, 20, on September 5 in Milwaukee.
Her blood alcohol content was 0.133, above the legal limit of 0.08.
Witnesses reported she collided with a Jeep while attempting to turn left on a yellow light.
Both victims died from blunt force injuries at the scene.
Brunner, with a prior OWI conviction from 2003, is held on a $150,000 bond, with a preliminary hearing set for September 18.

History

Historical Context

In 2003, Wisconsin responded to a surge in alcohol-related fatalities, which reached 167 deaths that year, by enacting stricter drunk driving laws. The ongoing case against Amandria Brunner for the deaths of Scott Michaud and Noah Snyder highlights the persistent challenges in enforcing these laws, emphasizing the need for continued public awareness and legislative efforts to combat impaired driving.

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Story summary

Amandria Brunner, 41, faces two counts of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle following a crash that killed Marquette lacrosse players Scott Michaud, 19, and Noah Snyder, 20, on September 5 in Milwaukee.
Her blood alcohol content was 0.133, above the legal limit of 0.08.
Witnesses reported she collided with a Jeep while attempting to turn left on a yellow light.
Both victims died from blunt force injuries at the scene.
Brunner, with a prior OWI conviction from 2003, is held on a $150,000 bond, with a preliminary hearing set for September 18.

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