Rockford University issued a news release about a fatal traffic incident this week involving three current RU students and one former student. Dean of Students Lisa Hetzel issued this statement:
“We are deeply saddened to report that student Desiree Wease and former RU student Demonte Wigfall died as a result of an automobile accident on I-90. Additionally, students Daijon Davis and Stephen Taylor were injured. Daijon was treated and released. Stephen remains hospitalized. A team of Rockford University personnel was at the hospital with our students and their families to offer support and assistance."