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UPDATE: Vigil for victims at Halmstad Elementary

UPDATE: Vigil for victims at Halmstad Elementary CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) -- A vigil for the victims of Saturday's fatal hit-and-ru...

UPDATE: Vigil for victims at Halmstad Elementary

CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) -- A vigil for the victims of Saturday's fatal hit-and-run is scheduled at 6 p.m. Sunday at Halmstad Elementary.

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CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) -- Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District Superintendent Heidi Eliopoulos spoke during Sunday's news conference.

She said two of the girls killed Saturday attended Halmstad Elementary. One of the girls attended Southview. The woman who died is the mom of the girl who attended Southview.

Eliopoulos confirmed another girl is in critical condition.

Eliopoulos says approximately 15 people were there at the time of the incident.

She expressed gratitude to local first responders.

More support and services for students and staff will be available at the elementary schools Monday.

She said the names of the victims are expected to be released Monday by the Village of Lake Hallie Police Department.


CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) --Chippewa Falls School District Administration and local law enforcement plan to hold a news conference at 4:15 Sunday afternoon for an update on the student tragedy that happened Saturday.

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CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) -- The Chippewa Falls School District Administration and local law enforcement plan to hold a news conference at 4:15 Sunday afternoon for an update on the student tragedy that happened Saturday.

WEAU 13 News plans to bring you that news conference live on air, on our website, and on our Facebook page.

Stay with WEAU 13 News as new information becomes available.


CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) -- Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes asks for support for Nokomis Service Area volunteers impacted by Saturday's fatal crash.

GSNWGL says cards may be sent to the Eau Claire Service Center.

That address is 4222 Oakwood Hills Pkwy, Eau Claire, WI 54701.

A candlelight vigil is being held by the Nokomis Service Area on Sunday, November 4 at 6 p.m. at Halmstad Elementary School.


CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) -- The three girls killed attended Halmstad Elementary School and Southview Elementary school in Chippewa Falls.

Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District Director of Human Resources & Public Relations, Michelle Golden, says the district is "deeply saddened by this tragedy." Golden adds, "hearts and prayers are with the girls and their families."

Golden says both the district and school crisis teams have put together support networks for students, staff and families.

On Monday, there will be additional counseling services available for students and staff.

CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) -- The Lake Hallie Police Department says three young girls and one woman are dead after a fatal hit-and-run.

The three girls killed are Girl Scouts.

One young girl remains in critical condition at this time.

A Girl Scout troop was picking up trash on CTH P near STH 29 when a black Ford F150 left the roadway and struck multiple people in the ditch.

The driver fled the area, but later turned himself in.

He is identified as 21-year-old Colton Treu of Chippewa Falls.

The Lake Hallie Police Department extends it's deepest sympathies to the families involved.

This is an ongoing investigation.

CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) -- The Lake Hallie Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run involving five people.

Officials say two area Girl Scouts and one adult are dead. Two other children were injured. Sergeant Dan Sokup says one victim was air lifted to the hospital and one victim was taken by ambulance.

Officials say the crash happened at 11:41AM on County P at the 29 overpass near Weber Field. The children involved were area Girl Scouts. An investigation and search for the vehicle is underway. The vehicle of interest is believed to be a black or dark grey Ford F-150 '04-'06 with heavy front end damage and missing both side view mirrors.


CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) --The Lake Hallie Police Department is searching for a vehicle after a fatal hit-and-run involving multiple victims in Chippewa County.

Officials say the crash happened at 11:41AM on County P at the 29 overpass near Weber Field.

The Lake Hallie Police Department is leading the investigation but multiple crews responded to the scene, including the Chippewa Falls Police Department, Chippewa County Sheriff's Department, Wisconsin State Patrol, and other EMS and fire personnel. Emergency helicopters were also flown in to assist.

Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact the Chippewa County Communications Center.

We̢۪ll have updates on the incident as information comes in.

Source: Google News | Netizen 24 United States

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