OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ)- An Oshkosh man has been formally charged after a train versus car accident resulted in two deaths last Friday.
Oshkosh Police say information obtained from witnesses helped them take an Oshkosh man in custody after a vehicle he was allegedly driving collided with a train.
“The witnesses said that a male was fleeing the scene after the accident, and then gave the description that fit.”
Officer Kate Mann said 47-year old Shawn Schettle was charged with six counts, including two counts homicide by intoxicated use a vehicle.
He was also charged with two counts of Hit and Run resulting in death and Knowingly Operating a Motor Vehicle While Suspended, Causing Death.
Officers determined that Schettle and one of the deceased females and a dog left a residence on Boyd Street.
Mann said in this case, the witnesses made a big difference.
“It is very important that we have wittnesses coming forward and giving us information that they have.”
The accident killed 37-year old Emily Mueller and 43-year old Jessica Roby and also injured a dog that is in need of medical attention.
Anyone with additional information can contact the Oshkosh Police Department
