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UW-Whitewater Prof Killed In Interstate Crash

EDGERTON, Wis. — Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal crash Wednesday night on Interstate 90 as a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Paula Poorman, 56, a psychology professor, pronounced dead at the crash scene Wednesday night.

“This is a huge loss to our campus family. Her colleagues, students and friends on campus will miss her greatly,” said Richard Telfer, interim chancellor at UW-Whitewater.