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Dog killed in James Bay hit-and-run

Pedestrian narrowly missed by vehicle, VicPD say
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A dog was killed in a hit-and-run after being struck in a crosswalk at the Dallas Road and Menzies Street intersection on Nov. 9. (Google Maps)

A dog is dead after being hit by a vehicle in James Bay.

A pedestrian was crossing at Dallas Road and Menzies Street with his two small dogs in a lit, marked crosswalk when a 16-foot shuttle vehicle did not stop. The man was barely missed by the vehicle, but one of his dogs was instantly killed, a press release from VicPD said.

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The driver did not stop after hitting the dog, even when the pedestrian yelled at the vehicle. The vehicle was travelling toward the cruise ship terminal and is described as a 16-foot bus-like vehicle, white with a light bar on the roof. It is reported to have a squeaking wheel.

VicPD traffic officers are looking to speak with the driver and anyone else who may have information about the Nov. 9 incident, which occurred around 5:15 p.m.

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