By: newyork.cbslocal.com
RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (CBSNewYork/AP) — A police dog riding in a car with his officer in pursuit of a driver who fled from a DWI checkpoint was killed when the officer lost control of his vehicle and hit a utility pole.
The Riverhead Police Department says it started when the driver of an Audi passed through the checkpoint on Long Island around 2:30 a.m. Sunday.
The driver was told to stop, but instead drove away, striking an officer.
Other police began a pursuit, including the K9 officer accompanied by his dog, Rocky. The officer lost control of his vehicle, and Rocky was ejected and killed.
Full story: https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2018/09/02/police-dog-killed-in-crash/
