Hit and Run accident update

PRESS RELEASE

DATE OF RELEASE: March 31, 2025

INCIDENT #: 25-00449

SUBJECT Fatal Hit and Run Crash

AUTHORIZED BY Sheriff Kevin Bygd

On Saturday, March 29", 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 330 Ave and 370" Ave, in the Town of Dunn, Duna County, Wisconsin.

The Dunn County Sheriff's Office, Menomonic 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 arested for OWI Ist 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 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.

Sheriff Kevin Bygd