Ellis man facing several charges following fiery rollover in March

March 1 Antonino — The scene of the March 1 accident, 500 block of Antonino Road

By KARI BLURTON
Hays Post

Joseph King, 34, Ellis, is facing several charges, including aggravated battery, after to an incident last month in which King allegedly fled the scene after the vehicle he was driving hit a bridge, rolled and caught on fire. He is accused of leaving his passenger, a 43-year-old Hays woman, behind.

Authorities from the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office were called to the scene on Antonino Road on March 1 at 9:19 p.m.

The woman was transported to Hays Medical Center, but reportedly did not sustain serious injuries.

Ellis County Assistant Attorney Crystalyn Oswald said King has been charged with aggravated battery, criminal damage to property, failure to stop and remain at the scene of an accident, circumvention of an ignition interlock, and failure to render aid after the accident.

King’s first appearance in Ellis County court is scheduled for 9 a.m. May 19.