Former Western New York lacrosse player dies in car crash in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE — Two lacrosse players at Marquette University have died in a car crash on Friday night in Milwaukee, one of them a former player for the Rochester Jr. Knighthawks.

The Associated Press reports officials from the university confirmed 20-year-old Noah Synder and 19-year-old Scott Michaud died in the crash, and other lacrosse team members were taken to a hospital for their injuries.

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On their social media accounts, the Rochester Knighthawks said Synder was an “outstanding lacrosse player,” and “incredible person.”

The Knighthawks said Snyder recently played in the National Collegiate Box Lacrosse Championships at the Rochester Institute of Technology from Aug. 6-9.

Milwaukee police said a 41-year-old driver collided with another vehicle that Synder, Michaud, and some of their other teammates were in. Police say Snyder and Michaud were pronounced dead at the scene.

In a Facebook post, the university said Synder and Michaud were named to the Big East All-men’s lacrosse team, calling them “strong students.”

The National Lacrosse League also posted about Snyder and Michaud’s death on their social media accounts, sending their condolences to their families.