Shania Felton 20, and daughter Taylor Thompson, 3, killed in single-vehicle crash into water off of Highway 85 in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin

Modified Date: 
Fri, 09/08/2017 - 12:39pm
Accident Date: 
Friday, July 1, 2016

Eau Claire County official confirms two deaths in car crash into water

The Medical Examiner told News 18 a three and a half year old and a person about 20 years old were killed in the crash. 

Police say two fatalities in crash

Sgt. John Staber confirmed two deaths including a 20-year-old Eau Claire woman and her 3 year-old daughter.

Mother, young child died in rural Eau Claire crash

More information is expected to be released, possibly today, Staber said. Names of the woman and child have not been released by authorities.

IDs released of mother, daughter who died in Eau Claire crash

Shania Felton 20, Eau Claire, and her daughter, Taylor Thompson, 3, were transported to HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital. Both were later pronounced deceased.

New details released in water crash that killed mother and daughter

According to the funeral home's website, visitation is set for Thursday night at Jacob's Well Church in Chippewa Falls.

Funeral services are scheduled for Friday morning, also at Jacob's Well Church.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Shania Felton
Taylor Thompson
Roadway: 
Highway 85

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