WAUPACA, WI – A man who allegedly stabbed another man after a road rage incident in Iola early this year, pleaded not guilty in Waupaca County Court Friday.
23-year-old Tyler Knutson will stand trial for the death of Bradley Trinwirh.
Back on January 25, the car that Knutson was in was nearly hit by the car that Trinwith was in, according to the police report. The drivers than both started driving aggressively including following too closely, flashing high beam headlights and braking while being the lead vehicle. Police reports indicate that both vehicle eventually pulled over and the two got into a physical fight which allegedly resulted in Knutson stabbing Trinwith
The incident started outside the Thirsty Perch, after the car Knutson was in was nearly hit by the car that Trinwith was in. The drivers of both vehicles describe aggressive driving on the part of the other, including following too closely, blinking between high and low beam headlights, and the lead vehicle braking numerous times. One vehicle pulled into a driveway, where Knutson and Trinwith got into a fight – and Knutson allegedly stabbed Trinwith.
According to court records, Knutson’s relatives said the action was self-defense.
During a hearing Friday, Judge Vicki Clussman ruled Knutson is competent to stand trial, according to court records.
Knutson is facing a life in prison sentence if convicted to first-degree intentional homicide.
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