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Two Marquette University student athletes have tragically died in a car crash.
Scott Michaud, 19, and Noah Snyder, 20 - members of the university's lacrosse team - were involved in a two-vehicle collision on Friday at 5pm in Milwaukee.
Four other people - three who were also on the lacrosse team - were injured and taken to hospital after the crash. Their injuries are not considered life-threatening.
Milwaukee police said that a 41-year-old driver collided with a vehicle containing six occupants. Both Michaud and Snyder were pronounced dead at the scene.
A Mass was held in their honor on Saturday at Varsity Theater on Marquette's campus. Meanwhile, all home athletic events were cancelled in wake of the news.
In a statement, university President Kimo Ah Yun said: 'Please keep Noah and Scott's parents, siblings and families, and the Marquette Athletics and college communities in your prayers.
Two Marquette men's lacrosse players - Noah Snyder and Scott Michaud - died on Friday
University president Kimo Ah Yun released a statement in their honor shortly afterwards
'Both Noah and Scott were strong students, being named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team in their first year at Marquette for maintaining a 3.0 grade point average.
'Noah and Scott's lives were taken too soon and we share in the heartbreak of their teammates, coaches and those who knew them personally.'
Meanwhile, World Lacrosse - the international governing body of the sport - also paid tribute to the two Marquette stars.
They said: 'World Lacrosse is heartbroken by the loss of Noah Snyder, who proudly represented the Haudenosaunee at the recent World Lacrosse Men's U20 Championship, and his Marquette University teammate, Scott Michaud.
'Noah played the game with heart, joy, and pride in his heritage, leaving a lasting impression on all who shared the field with him.
'Our deepest condolences go out to the families, friends, teammates, and communities of both Noah and Scott as we mourn this devastating loss'.
According to Milwaukee Police, as of September 5th, at least 39 people have died in crashes in Milwaukee this year.
