Police hunt driver who left injured foal to die in the road
Library image.
(Image credit: Alamy Stock Photo)
A foal was hit by a vehicle and left to die on the roadside by a driver who left the scene.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is appealing for any witnesses to or information about the hit-and-run death of the young donkey in the New Forest last week.
“This occurred in Brook, on the B3078 Roger Penny Way near the junction with Longcross Plain Road at around 5pm on Sunday, 3 December in dark and wet conditions,” a police spokesman said.
“The offending vehicle left the scene in the direction of Fordingbridge and Downton, leaving a broken mirror and headlight glass on the carriageway. The foal was later put down by agisters due to injuries received.”
“We would like to thank the members of the public who stopped, called police and then remained to look after the foal,” the spokesman said.
“If you witnessed the incident or have seen a vehicle with recent damage similar to this, please call 101 quoting reference 44230494153.”
You might also be interested in:
The devastating effects of speed: driver sentenced after pony’s death
Salt-lick trial may help save ponies’ lives
Subscribe to Horse & Hound magazine today – and enjoy unlimited website access all year round
TOPICS
