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Sophomore dies in Illinois car crash
Emily Schultheis
Aug. 26, 2008 -- 7:20 p.m.
Engineering sophomore Michael Sheahan was killed in a car accident Monday evening.
Sheahan, 20, who is from Madison, Wisc., died when his car collided with a dump truck in Caledonia, Ill.
Frank Pellicone, the dean of Harrison College House - where Sheahan would have lived this fall - said a memorial service on campus will be organized depending on the wishes of Sheahan's friends and family.
"It's a sad way to start the first semester," Pellicone said. "We will wait for more information and do whatever is appropriate."
Go to Thursday's Daily Pennsylvanian for more information.
Engineering sophomore Michael Sheahan was killed in a car accident Monday evening.
Sheahan, 20, who is from Madison, Wisc., died when his car collided with a dump truck in Caledonia, Ill.
Frank Pellicone, the dean of Harrison College House - where Sheahan would have lived this fall - said a memorial service on campus will be organized depending on the wishes of Sheahan's friends and family.
"It's a sad way to start the first semester," Pellicone said. "We will wait for more information and do whatever is appropriate."
Go to Thursday's Daily Pennsylvanian for more information.
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kimberly
posted 8/26/08 @ 7:38 PM EST
RIP Michael
Jude Bullis
posted 8/26/08 @ 8:27 PM EST
This was very unfortunate because it was completely avoidable. Michael ran a stop sign because he failed to see it. The stop sign is completely hidden by trees/overgrowth that Manchester Township has neglected to cut/trim back for years. (Continued…)
Jon
posted 8/27/08 @ 11:26 AM EST
RIP Little Mikey. You'll be missed.
Elizabeth Tocce & CBE/VMD at UW-Madison
posted 8/27/08 @ 11:06 PM EST
Michael was an amazing young man; unparalleled intuition, poise, and kindness. His is missed by all those who were lucky enough to have met him.
Patrick Sheahan
posted 8/28/08 @ 12:27 AM EST
I am Michael's father. Thank you for these kind comments. I am stunned by the accident. I think Jude Bullis is right on target. Below is the address for a local Illinois TV news video about the accident. (Continued…)
Erin
posted 8/30/08 @ 9:57 AM EST
Rest in peace Michael Patrick Sheahan I was @ the scene and i was praying to god he would let you live. You'll be missed! :(
Why did that have to happen my family's heart is out for yours. (Continued…)
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