Dog Missing After Owner Hit By Car In Somerset County

BOUND BROOK, NJ — A woman walking her dog was hit by a car on Tuesday night causing the dog to runaway, said Bound Brook Police Chief Richard S. Colombaroni.

On Dec. 12 at around 7:16 a.m., Bound Brook Police went to the area of Crusader Way and Washington Street for a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian.

Officers found a 63-year-old Bound Brook resident who had been hit by a vehicle.

Officers and Emergency Medical personnel from Bound Brook EMS provided medical care and the victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene and cooperated with the investigation, said Colombaroni.

The pedestrian was walking her Sheltie, "Bonnie" who ran from the scene following the crash. Bonnie is still missing at this time and was last seen wearing a leash and collar.

"This incident reinforces the need for everyone, drivers and pedestrians, to use extra caution as Bound Brook is a town with heavy pedestrian traffic, especially in school zones," said Colombaroni.

Chief Colombaroni stated that patrol officers are conducting the investigation. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has seen Bonnie, is asked to call the Bound Brook Police at 732-356-0800 or the Somerset County tip line at 1-888-577- TIPS (8477).

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