Hays Post

The Ellis County Sheriff’s Department announced an arrest has been made in the fatal hit and run accident southwest of Hays that occurred Saturday.

Holliann Marie Stramel, 24, was arrested today in connection with the accident, but has not yet appeared in court.

The Sheriff’s Department sought information on a truck that was spotted in the area following the incident during the week. That truck has been recovered.

The accident claimed the life of John Befort of rural Hays, who was walking on 210th Avenue between 6:30 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday when he was struck by a vehicle traveling northbound in the 900 block of 210th Avenue. The vehicle reportedly fled the scene.

In a news release, the Sheriff’s Department reminded that an arrest is merely an allegation of criminal wrongdoing and does not imply guilt.