MADISON – Members of the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus community are remembering Dylan Ellefson as a warm and funny friend who would have made an outstanding Spanish teacher.
Ellefson, 21, was killed in a two-car accident in the 1400 block of East Johnson Street around 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 24, according to Madison Police. Madison Fire Rescue transported Ellefson to a nearby hospital where he later died, according the report.
Ellefson, originally of Sun Prairie, was majoring in Spanish education in the School of Education.
“Dylan was one of those friends that are too good to be true,” recalls his friend and roommate, UW-Madison senior Melissa Janssen. “He always had a big smile on his face. He enjoyed life so much! I remember him saying once that he wanted to live life for the laughter and funny moments.