Crime & Safety
2 Mini Horses Killed By Reckless Driver After Car Slams Into Barn: Authorities
A driver lost control of their vehicle and struck and killed 2 horses Saturday morning in Sonoma County, according to sheriff's officials.
SONOMA COUNTY, CA -- A driver lost control of their vehicle and struck and killed two horses early Saturday morning in Sonoma County, according to sheriff's officials.
At about 2 a.m. on April 15, the suspect was allegedly driving recklessly in the 10100 block of Minnesota Avenue in Penngrove, when he or she allegedly lost control of their vehicle and slammed into a barn where mini horses were kept, officials say.
According to the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office, the driver struck and killed two mini horses, then fled the scene.
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California Highway Patrol officials are investigating and have said the suspect vehicle may be a Honda with major damage.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Santa Rosa CHP or Deputy Fomasi at (707) 565-2121.
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Bay City News contributed to this report/Image via Sonoma County Sheriff
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