The van – referred to as potentially a Vauxhall with terribly rusted rear doors – stopped working to stop following the crash on the A830 Fort William to Mallaig roadway in Lochaber.
Police are on the hunt for a van driver after a kid was struck and a dog killed in a hit-and-run in the Scottish Highlands.
The occurrence taken place in Lochaber on the A830 Fort William to Mallaig roadway in between 9.30am and 9.35am on Saturday.
Investigating officers said a white van taking a trip west struck a dog which was being strolled on a lead at the side of the roadway. The vehicle likewise reached a kid.
The animal passed away at the scene however the kid was unscathed, Police Scotland said.
The van – referred to as potentially a Vauxhall with terribly rusted rear doors – stopped working to stop and switched off onto the neighboring A861 instantly after the crash.
Sergeant Katy Duncan said: “Sadly the dog did not endure its injuries.
“The kid was luckily unscathed, however the effects of this crash might have been much more serious.
“We are asking any person who might have seen this occurrence to call cops.
“Police are likewise interesting drivers who remained in the location at this time to examine any dashcam video they might have.”
