SKOKIE (STMW) — A Wisconsin truck driver pleaded not guilty Wednesday to the the fatal stabbing of another trucker following an argument that started on the CB radio last month on the Edens Expressway.
David Seddon, 48, of Racine, Wis., charged with first-degree murder in the death of Allen Lauritzen, pleaded not guilty Wednesday and will appear for a status hearing March 22, according to Cook County State’s Attorney’s office spokeswoman Tandra Simonton.
Seddon is being held without bond.
Lauritzen, 40, of Sparta, Wis., died of two stab wounds to the chest and his death was ruled a homicide, Lake County Coroner Dr. Richard Keller said. He also suffered a stab wound to the arm.
Illinois State Police said a motorist called about 10:42 a.m. on Jan. 15 to report two men involved an “altercation” near two 18-wheel semis parked on the shoulder of the Edens just below the Tower Road overpass near Northfield.
Soon after, another motorist stopped to give first aid to a man he found lying unconscious on the pavement beside a truck. The second truck was gone.
During bond proceedings, prosecutors said the men were arguing over the CB radio and Seddon began tailgating Lauritzen’s truck. Seddon then pulled over and began a physical fight, during which he took out a buck knife and stabbed Lauritzen.
Seddon then fled north in his truck, throwing the knife into a landfill near Racine, court records indicate.
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