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March 2008
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Written by T.L. Hamilton with the Galveston County Daily News: A speeding car slammed into a carriage horse Saturday night, breaking both of his front legs. The animal was so badly injured that police had to shoot it in the head. The horse and carriage were traveling east on Avenue N when a dark blue, two-door Pontiac hit the horse at the 27th Street intersection. The wreck happened between 11:30 p.m. and midnight after the Dickens on The Strand festival had closed. The horse suffered a large cut to its right side and two broken legs, police said. The car sped away. Sgt. Joel Caldwell said that a veterinarian he called to the scene examined the horse. "Because of the size of the animal and the fact that when animals gets this seriously injured they become very combative, the vet's recommendation was to shoot the animal there," police Lt. Joe Pena said. The police then closed the area to traffic and the veterinarian directed Caldwell to kill the animal by gunshot. "Unfortunately, I was the one who had to do that," Caldwell said. "It was a bad situation for all involved, to see the animal suffer the way it did." Caldwell said five people riding in the carriage suffered minor injuries. In March 2001, the now-deceased horse, Lucky, spooked and broke loose from his carriage which ran into a trolley, and caused the crash of two other vehicles. Neither Lucky nor any of the motorists were injured during that incident. How to help: The police are seeking information on the hit-and-run driver. Call Sgt. Joel Caldwell, 409-765-3769 or 409-771-5520. This story is available through KHOU, Ch. 11's partnership with The Galveston County Daily News. 3 CommentsLeave a comment |
How sad!!! Hope he didnt suffer too much before going to The Rainbow Bridge!
That is so sad!!! I used to live in Galveston and I know the Officer. He is such an animal lover, I bet it was one of the hardest things he has ever done. :-(
Lisa, I understand you will be leaving the station. I will miss your beautiful smile, and your professional news casting. I also am fond of animals, growing up in the country as I did. I hope the police find the jerks that crashed into Lucky. I am glad the passengers in the carriage were not injured. A loyal viewer, Respectfully, Randy Pettiette.