Crime & Safety
Wisconsin Athlete Dies In Illinois Auto Crash: Report
Authorities say the vehicle he was driving left the road on I-74 in Henry County in Illinois.
MADISON, WI — A University of Wisconsin athlete has died in an auto accident, the university has confirmed.
According to a WGN report, wrestler Eli Stickley, a native of Urbana, Ohio, was killed Thursday evening when the Nissan pickup he was driving drove off the road on I-74 in Henry County.
Reports stated that Stickley and a passenger were taken to Illini Hospital where Stickley was pronounced dead. The passenger's condition was not shared by authorities.
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“The world lost a really good kid,” Badgers coach Chris Bono told the Wisconsin State Journal.
Our hearts are heavy today. The entire Badger wrestling family extends its most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Eli Stickley, our brother and teammate, who passed away last night. Our thoughts and prayers are with Eli’s family and friends. pic.twitter.com/fu365srutx
— Wisconsin Wrestling (@BadgerWrestling) July 6, 2018
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