With profound sadness, family, friends, classmates, and members of the community are mourning the tragic loss of Landen Englund, 16, of Menominee, Michigan, and Princeton Welty, 17, of Crivitz, Wisconsin, whose lives were cut short following a devastating single-vehicle crash on County Highway G near Loomis Road in the Town of Lake late Saturday night, August 29, 2026.
The sudden loss of two young lives has left their families and communities facing unimaginable heartbreak. At only 16 and 17 years old, Landen and Princeton had so much ahead of them — dreams to pursue, friendships to continue building, and countless memories that should have been part of their futures.
News of the crash has brought deep sorrow to those who knew them. Friends, classmates, and loved ones are now reflecting on the moments they shared, the laughter they brought into the lives of others, and the lasting impressions they made during their time with family and friends.
For their families, the pain of losing someone so young is beyond words. The grief of saying goodbye too soon is made even more difficult by knowing that two promising lives ended far earlier than anyone could have imagined.
While the circumstances surrounding the crash continue to be reviewed, those mourning Landen and Princeton are choosing to remember them for who they were — two young individuals who mattered deeply to the people around them.
During this difficult time, family, friends, and community members are coming together to offer support, share memories, and honor the lives of two teenagers whose presence will never be forgotten.
Landen Englund and Princeton Welty will be deeply missed and forever remembered by their families, friends, classmates, and all who had the privilege of knowing them.
