Young Girl and Her Dog Killed While Walking in West Windsor Township

Posted on: November 28, 2023

On Monday evening, a 12-year-old girl and her dog were killed when they were struck by a Jeep Grand Cherokee while taking a walk. The accident occurred in West Windsor Township, New Jersey near the intersection of Rabbit Hill Road and Abbington Lane.

According to officials, the girl and her dog were killed when they were struck while crossing that intersection by a 65-year-old man behind the wheel of his vehicle. First responders provided medical treatment, but she died of her injuries after being taken to a nearby hospital. Police said that her dog was found dead at the scene of the accident.

The driver of the Jeep, whose name is being withheld at this time, reportedly stayed at the scene. An investigation into this accident is ongoing.

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