Teenage Driver Pleads Not Guilty in Drunk Driving Case

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A 17-year-old driver from Menomonie, Wisconsin, Addison S. Bowell, has entered a not guilty plea to charges of homicide by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle and hit and run in connection with the death of a 54-year-old runner, Ann M. Seidl, who was struck and killed on March 29. Bowell's defense attorney, Michael Cohen, entered the plea on her behalf, and she is currently being held on a $100,000 cash bond. The case is set to proceed with a status conference on October 2, with no trial date yet scheduled.

Key Takeaways:

  • Addison S. Bowell, 17, pleaded not guilty to charges of homicide by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle and hit and run in Dunn County Court.
  • The charges stem from a crash on March 29 that killed 54-year-old runner Ann M. Seidl, who was out for a morning run when she was struck and killed on Highway Y in the Town of Dunn.
  • Bowell admitted to drinking beer and vodka and had a blood-alcohol level of .114, above the legal limit, according to the criminal complaint.
  • In addition to the felonies, Bowell has been cited for OWI first offense, operating left of center, inattentive driving, and failure to notify police of an accident.
  • Bowell has a prior record of minor citations, including speeding in January 2024, failure to stop at a stop sign in February, and underage drinking in March.
  • Judge Luke Wagner set a status conference for October 2, with no trial date yet scheduled.

Statistics:

  • 17: The age of Addison S. Bowell at the time of the charges.
  • 54: The age of Ann M. Seidl, who was killed in the crash.

*.114: The blood-alcohol level of Addison S. Bowell on the day of the crash, above the legal limit.

  • $100,000: The amount of Bowell's cash bond.
  • October 2: The date set for a status conference in the case.
  • March 29: The date of the crash that killed Ann M. Seidl.
  • 5:30 a.m. - 6:15 a.m.: The time period in which the crash is believed to have occurred.

Sources:

  • The Leader-Telegram (Eau Claire, Wis.), (no date provided).
  • Tribune Content Agency, LLC.