Greenfield woman killed in crash; man charged for drunk driving
CUDAHY, Wis. - An Oak Creek man has been charged after prosecutors said he killed a woman while driving drunk.
Now, the community is remembering their beloved friend Michelle Engman.
"We are all completely devastated. She was just a wonderful woman," said Julia Montgomery, who works at St. Charles Borromeo.
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Cudahy police arrested 27-year-old Oak Creek man, Troy Vaillancourt, following a crash that critically injured the Greenfield woman. Engman later died from her injuries two days later.
Michelle Engman
"She was patient and loving and willing to help anyone," said St. Charles dean of operations Beth Fendryk-Spaziano.
The 48-year-old was on her way to the parish's tree lighting ceremony but didn't get the chance to arrive. Prosecutors say her Honda Civic was struck by Vaillancourt, who was driving while intoxicated.
Cudahy fatal crash; Oak Creek man intoxicated, police say
Cudahy police arrested a 27-year-old Oak Creek man following a crash on Friday, Dec. 6 that critically injured a Greenfield woman. That woman later died from her injuries two days later.
It happened at the intersection of Lipton and Van Norman in Cudahy on Friday, Dec. 6.
"This is where Michelle and our faith comes in, where we have to believe she is at a better place," Fendryk-Spaziano said. "The Lord was waiting for her when she came to him."
Troy Vaillancourt
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Vaillancourt appeared in court on Wednesday, Dec. 11. He's been charged with one count of homicide by intoxicated use of vehicle while having prior intoxicant related conviction and/or revocation.
Troy Vaillancourt
Engman leaves her husband, two children and her church community.
"She had that strong faith and that is what's keeping her family going too," Montgomery said.