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Identity of 17-year-old La Crosse crash victim revealed

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5 years ago

June 19, 2019

Drew Kelly

The La Crosse School District has identified the teenager killed in a multi-vehicle crash last Friday.

The 17-year-old is identified as Mai Yeng Xiong who attended Central High School.

A post on the district’s Facebook page described her as a joyous and outgoing person, who was involved in the Adapted Sports League, where she earned nine all conference selections.

She would have been a senior in September.

The sheriff’s department had stated several northbound vehicles were struck by a pickup truck pulling a trailer that had crossed the centerline. Four other people were injured.

The accident remains under investigation.

Drew Kelly

Born in Decorah Iowa. I've been a news reporter for the last 10 years, starting right out of college in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Other professional opportunities led me to Marshalltown, Iowa and Antigo Wisconsin, before I finally was afforded the opportunity here in La Crosse. I've been here since 2016. I also act as the voice of local sports, doing play by play of high school and college football and basketball. When not working I enjoy golfing.