Teenage driver pleads guilty to three homicide counts in drunken hit-and-run

A devastating case in Dunn County, Wisconsin, has moved toward a resolution as 18-year-old Addison Bowell entered guilty pleas to three felony homicide charges.

The convictions stem from the March 29, 2025, death of Ann Seidl, a prominent marathon runner and community mentor.

Seidl was fatally struck while running along County Highway Y; despite wearing bright clothing and a reflective vest, she was hit by Bowell’s vehicle and left in a roadside ditch.

The criminal complaint reveals a sequence of harrowing details. Bowell’s own mother made the 911 call after finding the victim while leaving for work, shortly after her daughter had returned home claiming she had "hit something" but "didn't really care."

Bowell allegedly told investigators she was afraid of getting another underage drinking citation, having already accumulated "like 16" prior ones.

Police later discovered an empty vodka bottle and several cases of alcohol in the trunk of her car.

The loss has left a massive void in the Western Wisconsin running community. Ann Seidl was widely celebrated as an "Angel" for her work with the Eau Claire Marathon and Team Triumph, where she frequently ran alongside her son, Parker, who has Down syndrome.

As Bowell awaits a June 2026 trial for the final remaining charge of hit-and-run involving death, her $100,000 bond has been revoked, and she remains in custody.

Sentencing for the homicide counts will be finalised following the conclusion of the summer trial.