A devastating single-vehicle crash near Crivitz, Wisconsin, on Saturday evening has left two teenagers dead and two others seriously injured. The incident, which occurred on County Highway G, has sparked an ongoing investigation by the Marinette County Sheriff's Office.
Marinette County Dispatch was alerted to the coordinates of the crash around 10:55 p.m. on August 29, followed by a report of a single-vehicle accident near Loomis Road. The investigation revealed that Landen J. Englund, a 16-year-old from Menominee, Michigan, was driving south on the highway when he failed to negotiate a curve, veering into the ditch and striking a tree. Englund sustained fatal injuries in the crash.
The front-seat passenger, 17-year-old Princeton J. Welty from Crivitz, also succumbed to his injuries. Two other passengers, one of whom was ejected from the vehicle, were seriously injured and were transported to receive medical treatment.
According to the sheriff's office, speed is believed to be a contributing factor in the accident. The crash remains under investigation, with further details expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
The incident has been met with an outpouring of grief and support from the community. The Menominee Area Public School District posted a message on Facebook, notifying families and staff that a former student, who had recently transferred schools, died in the crash. Another former student from the district was seriously injured.
"Our thoughts are with the families, friends, classmates, staff members, and everyone affected by this terrible news," Superintendent Drew Buyarski wrote. The district has also announced that additional mental health professionals and support resources will be available for students when they return to school on Monday, September 8.
A Hudl account for Princeton Welty indicates that he played basketball in Crivitz. The Crivitz School District, which begins classes on September 8, has not yet released a statement on the social media platforms.
Sheriff Randy Miller of the Marinette County Sheriff's Office addressed criticism on social media for releasing the teenagers' names without waiting for an official release. "Unfortunately, we cannot always wait that long since people post on social media, often with inaccurate information, without waiting for an official release, which also often results in the media getting information before the official release," Miller explained.
The tragic incident has left the community in shock and mourning. As the investigation continues, the community is coming together to support the families of those affected by this senseless tragedy.
*Hope Karnopp can be reached at HKarnopp@usatodayco.com.*
*This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:* [*2 teens killed, 2 injured in single-vehicle crash near Crivitz*](https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/news/local/2026/08/30/2-teens-killed-2-injured-after-car-swerved-into-ditch-near-crivitz/91539828007/)
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