Drunk Driver Charged in Teacher's Death

Michelle Engman, a 48-year-old teacher from the St. Francis School District, died following a drunk-driving accident on December 6. Troy Jacob Vaillancourt, 27, has been charged with homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle after he reportedly ran a stop sign and collided with Engman's car, resulting in her critical injuries. Despite life-saving efforts, Engman succumbed to her injuries three days later. Vaillancourt, who had prior OWI convictions, admitted to drinking the night before and performing poorly on sobriety tests with a recorded blood alcohol content of .169%. The St. Francis community is mourning Engman's loss, with the superintendent describing her as a