Landen J. Englund and Princeton J. Welty Obituary, Death: Young Lives Lost in Marinette County Single-Vehicle Crash

The communities of Menominee, Michigan, and Crivitz, Wisconsin, are mourning the tragic loss of 16-year-old Landen J. Englund and 17-year-old Princeton J. Welty, who died following a single-vehicle crash late Saturday night, August 29, 2026.

The sudden passing of the two teenagers has left their families, friends, classmates, and community members grieving the loss of two young lives that ended far too soon.

What Happened

According to authorities, the Marinette County Dispatch Center received an iPhone crash notification at approximately 10:55 p.m. regarding a vehicle crash on County Highway G in the Town of Lake.

Investigators reported that the vehicle was traveling south near Loomis Road when it failed to negotiate a curve, entered a ditch, and struck a tree.

Landen J. Englund was identified as the driver of the vehicle and suffered fatal injuries in the collision. Princeton J. Welty, who was seated in the front passenger seat, also sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

Two additional passengers were injured in the crash. Authorities reported that both suffered serious injuries and were transported for medical treatment, including one passenger who was ejected from the vehicle during the collision.

Investigation Underway

The Marinette County Sheriff’s Office and the Marinette County Medical Examiner’s Office are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Authorities have indicated that speed appears to have been a contributing factor. Additional details regarding the exact sequence of events leading up to the collision may be released as the investigation continues.

Remembering Landen Englund and Princeton Welty

The deaths of Landen and Princeton have created a deep sense of grief among their families, friends, and communities.

At 16 and 17 years old, both young men had futures ahead of them filled with possibilities, relationships, and experiences yet to come. Their sudden passing has left those who knew them holding onto memories of the time they shared and the impact they made on the people around them.

For their loved ones, Landen and Princeton will be remembered for more than the circumstances of the crash. They will be remembered as sons, friends, classmates, and members of their communities whose lives mattered.

Funeral and Memorial Arrangements

Details regarding funeral services, memorial arrangements, and tributes for Landen J. Englund and Princeton J. Welty have not been provided in the available information.

The families will share official details regarding obituary announcements, funeral services, and memorial arrangements when they become available. Pending those announcements, readers are reminded that not all information shared online regarding personal losses, accidents, investigations, or memorial details may be accurate.

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Landen J. Englund and Princeton J. Welty will be deeply missed by their families, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing them. May their memories bring comfort to those mourning their loss.

May Landen and Princeton rest in eternal peace. 🕊️