Gerald Pagel, 77, killed in pedestrian collision with alleged DUI driver Evan Barnick, 20, on County W in Caledonia, Wisconsin

Modified Date: 
Tue, 11/05/2024 - 1:15pm
Accident Date: 
Sunday, October 29, 2023

Underage driver charged in fatal Waupaca County OWI crash with Good Samaritan(link is external)

When stopped by police, Barnick admitted he had been drinking but denied striking Pagel. Damage to his vehicle was consistent with striking a person.

Man convicted in fatal Waupaca County drunk driving crash that killed good Samaritan(link is external)

Barnick, 21, pleaded no contest to three counts, including homicide by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle, first-degree reckless endangering safety, and violating a court order for an ignition interlock device.

Man sentenced to prison for killing good Samaritan in underage drunken driving crash(link is external)

Evan Barnick was sentenced Monday to six years in prison for a drunk driving crash which killed a good Samaritan helping another motorist.

People Involved: 
Gerald Pagel
Evan Barnick
Roadway: 
County W