A driver in Charlton, Massachusetts, is needed by police after being accused of hitting a canine after which taking off.
The incident occurred at about 7 a.m. Monday on City Depot Road.
Police stated the driving force did not cease and has but to be recognized. The canine’s medical situation is unknown presently.
Massachusetts regulation requires drivers that hit and injure or kill a canine or cat to report the accident to the proprietor or custodian of the animal or to a police officer within the city the place the crash occurred. Anyone who violates this regulation might be fined not more than $100 for a primary offense or no more than 10 days in a home of corrections.
Under the identical regulation, a second and subsequent offenses are punishable by a positive of $500 and the cost of medical bills, to not exceed $2,500, imprisonment in a home of correction for no more than 6 months or each such positive and cost and imprisonment.
Police are additionally reminding canine house owners that Charlton has a 24-hour leash regulation.
Anyone with details about the crash ought to name the Charlton Police Department at 508-248-2250 or the Charlton Animal Control Officer at 508-248-2398.