<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4XJA9h_1GzO18A800" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4XJA9h_1GzO18A800" width="1600" height="900" ><figcaption>Car flees scene after deadly collision with horse (Pixabay | MGN)</figcaption></figure>LITCHFIELD, Conn. (WFSB) - State police say a horse is dead after a hit-and-run on Route 118 in Litchfield late Wednesday morning.The CT DOT first reported that Route 118, also known as East Street, was closed in both directions near East Litchfield Road at approximately 11:36 a.m. due to a single-vehicle crash.According to state police, a dark colored sedan fled the scene after hitting a horse. Officers were able to make contact with the driver of the accused vehicle, although it’s unclear if they will face any criminal charges as a result of this incident.A veterinarian and animal control officer responded to the scene of the crash, and the horse was later euthanized.Lee’s Riding Stables at 57 East Litchfield Road confirmed that the horse that was hit and killed did belong to them. One of their employees was riding the horse at the time, but did not report any injuries to police.East Street has since re-opened.</div></body>

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LITCHFIELD, Conn. (WFSB) - State police say a horse is dead after a hit-and-run on Route 118 in Litchfield late Wednesday morning. The CT DOT first reported that Route 118, also known as East Street, was closed in both directions near East Litchfield Road at approximately 11:36 a.m. due to a single-vehicle crash.

Car flees scene after collision with horse; animal euthanized

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LITCHFIELD, Conn. (WFSB) - State police say a horse is dead after a hit-and-run on Route 118 in Litchfield late Wednesday morning. The CT DOT first reporte

Car flees scene after collision with horse; animal euthanized

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