Authorities Investigate Alleged Hit and Run In Ewing

The Holt County Sheriff's Office and the Nebraska State Patrol are still investigating a vehicle/pedestrian incident where two people were taken to the hospital in serious condition and one was later taken Omaha by helicopter on Monday morning.

According to the Holt County Attorney's office, the collision happened early Monday morning around 1:30 am at the intersection of Nebraska Street and Highway 45B when Mervin Mast of Orchard and Brittney Bruha of Burwell crossed the street and were struck by a 2009 Chevrolet pickup driven by Calvin Willats of Orchard. 

Witnesses say Willats left the scene of the accident but was later stopped by Holt County deputies and arrested for allegedly leaving the scene of a personal Injury accident and allegedly driving under the influence, along with several other suspected violations.

Ewing Fire and Rescue transported Mast to Avera St. Anthony's Hospital and transported Bruha to Antelope Memorial Hospital. Bruha suffered injuries to the legs and ankles. Mast suffered severe leg and pelvis injuries and was flown to UNMC in Omaha. Masts' condition is stable at this time.