A pickup truck struck and killed a dog that was being walked by two young children Tuesday, January 10, on Dana Road in Forestdale. The pickup truck, which was black with an orange light bar on the roof, did not stop.
The dog, a Jack Russell Chihuahua mix, broke free from its leash and ran into the roadway where it was struck at around 4:30 PM.
After hitting and killing the dog, the truck failed to stop despite the frantic yelling and waving of the two children, according to the police report. It disappeared in the direction of Snake Pond Road.
The owner of the dog and mother of the two children (9-year-old and 7-year-old sisters) has made appeals on social media to Sandwich residents for help in identifying the truck, writing, “If you have a camera, could you please look and see if he passed your house?”
The driver could potentially face a misdemeanor charge of failing to report injury of a dog or cat by a motorist, for which a first offense is punishable by a fine of no more than $100 or no more than 10 days in jail.
Sandwich police spoke with neighbors in the area and are investigating. They are also appealing for the public’s help and are encouraging anyone with information to contact them at 508-888-1212.
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