Victim Identified in Dunn Co. Hit and Run

Victim Identified in Dunn Co. Hit and Run

On Saturday, March 29th, 2025, at approximately 7:14 am, the Dunn County Communication Center  received a 911 call reporting a female lying in the ditch that appeared to have been struck by a vehicle on  County Highway Y, between 330th Ave and 370th Ave, in the Town of Dunn, Dunn County, Wisconsin.  

The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office, Menomonie Fire Department, Wisconsin State Patrol, responded to  the scene. Upon arrival, a woman was located just off of the roadway with fatal injuries. The Dunn  County Medical Examiner’s Office responded to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased. The  victim of this crash has been identified as Ann M. Seidl, age 54 of Eau Claire. It should be noted  that she was wearing bright clothing, including a reflective traffic safety vest and was running on  the correct side of the highway when struck.  

Information was received about the location of the possible striking vehicle and operator. Immediate  follow up was conducted and the vehicle involved was located. The 17-year-old female operator of the  striking vehicle was subsequently arrested for OWI 1st Offense, Hit and Run Causing Death, Homicide by  Intoxicated Use of a Motor Vehicle as well as additional traffic offenses. The operator of the striking  vehicle has been identified as Addison S. Bowell of Menomonie. She will appear in court today at  1:15 pm for a bond hearing.  

The crash remains under investigation by the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office, the Wisconsin State Patrol and the Dunn County Medical Examiner’s Office.  

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