10-year-old boy identified in Village of Lac La Belle crash, 2 others injured
VILLAGE OF LAC LA BELLE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- In an email to families at Oconomowoc Area School District obtained by CBS 58, the superintendent confirmed more information regarding the 10-year-old who died in a car crash on Wednesday, March 25.
The letter states that three students of OASD were impacted. Two high-schoolers were injured, and 4th-grader Jack Oudenhoven from Meadow View Elementary did not survive.
The family also was cited in the letter as saying that the boy is serving as an organ donor.
The full letter from OASD Superintendent Mike Sereno can is below:
Dear OASD Families,
I’m reaching out to share the difficult news that three of our OASD students were involved in a car accident this morning that resulted in two OHS students, Levi and Reaghan, being injured, and Jack Oudenhoven, a 4th-grade student from Meadow View Elementary, passing away. His family shared that Jack was a smart, well-liked, and athletic child who loved his teachers, friends, and school. The family also shared that in his passing, he will be giving the selfless gift of organ donation.
This is a heartbreaking situation, and I can’t express how deeply sorry I am for the Oudenhoven family's loss. Our school community is here to support the students, staff members, and families impacted by this tragedy.
Speaking with your child about a friend or classmate’s loss can be challenging. I have attached a resource that may be helpful, and additional resources are available at https://www.dougy.org/. Furthermore, these community resources are available to students and families.
Healing Hearts
•Free, local support groups serving children, youth, and adults
•Register through the Healing Hearts website or call 262-751-0874
•Visit: https://www.healingheartswisconsin.org/
Gals Institute
•Mental health support and counseling services
•OHS students and families have access to 6 free sessions
•383 Williamstowne Dr., Suite 101, Delafield, WI 53018
•Call: (262) 337-9770
•Visit: www.galsinstitute.com
Family Services of Waukesha
•In-school counseling services available
•Main office in Waukesha is staffed for calls Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
•Phone: (262)-547-5567
•Visit: www.fswaukesha.org
NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness
•Mental health support and support groups in Southeast Wisconsin
•Call: 262-524-8886
•Email: [email protected]
•Visit: https://namisoutheastwi.org/
Lifestance Health
•Mental Health Support Services
•Call: 262-789-1191
•Email: [email protected]
•Visit: www.LifeStance.com
Our staff members received a similar message about this loss today and are ready to support students at school if needed. If your child will need additional support at school, don’t hesitate to contact your school principal or main office tomorrow.
My deepest condolences go to the Oudenhoven family, and the friends and community members who know them.
Sincerely,
Mike Sereno
OASD Superintendent
Stay with CBS 58 for continued updates as they become available.
VILLAGE OF LAC LA BELLE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A 10-year-old boy has died after a crash in the Village of Lac La Belle Wednesday morning, March 25.
First responders arrived at the scene near State Highway 67 and McMahon Road just after 7 a.m., according to the village.
Officials say an initial investigation indicates a 34-year-old man was traveling northbound on Highway 67 when he struck another northbound vehicle waiting to turn west onto McMahon Road.
The vehicle hit was driven by a 16-year-old boy and two passengers. The village says the 10-year-old boy was sitting in the back seat and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Both drivers and the front seat passenger were taken to local hospitals for treatment.
An investigation is ongoing.
