Sports News Report
Sport: LacrosseCategory: Injuries

Marquette lacrosse player faces charges in crash death of teammates

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 10:04 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Marquette lacrosse player faces charges in crash death of teammates
Summary

Peter McColgan, a former Marquette University men's lacrosse player, faces two counts of second-degree reckless homicide following a fatal car crash on September 5. The court ruled that there is sufficient evidence to proceed with his trial after a preliminary hearing on August 12. McColgan was driving a Jeep with five passengers when it collided with another vehicle, resulting in the deaths of teammates Scott Michaud and Noah Snyder, both sitting in the backseat. Initial charges of homicide by negligent use of a vehicle were upgraded based on evidence of excessive speed. An arraignment is set for September 4.

Source Links
Yahoo Sports
Status Watch
  • •McColgan charged with two counts of second-degree reckless homicide.
  • •The crash occurred on September 5, resulting in teammate fatalities.
  • •Court determined there is enough evidence to proceed with trial.
  • •Arraignment scheduled for September 4.
  • •McColgan was driving over the speed limit at the time of the crash.
Latest Updates
  • 10:04 PMYahoo Sports — Arraignment set for Marquette student charged in crash that killed teammates
What they're saying
"

A former Marquette University men's lacrosse player now faces two counts of reckless homicide in crash that killed teammates.

Related Teams & Leagues
Lacrosse

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days