GARNETT — The Anderson County sheriff’s office is seeking information regarding a fatal hit-and-run accident early Sunday west of Garnett.
Killed in the incident was a 22-year-old man, identified by the Anderson County Review as Clay Yoder, Mont Ida.
Yoder was believed to have been walking along 1650 Road about 4½ miles west of Garnett — commonly referred to by locals as an extension of Seventh Street — sometime between 2:15 and 4:15 a.m. when he apparently was struck by the vehicle, which fled the scene, according to ACSD reports. The incident was in the vicinity of Cedar Valley Reservoir.
The department said the color of the vehicle was unknown, but it has damage to the front end and/or inner fender or undercarriage
Anyone with information or who may have been involved is urged to contact the sheriff’s department at (785) 448-6823.
Anderson County man is killed in hit-and-run
