The unidentified driver pulled to the shoulder of the southbound side of the highway near Railroad Ave. in Readington Township and threw the dogs out the window just after 5:20 a.m., local police said.
The mixed-breed tan and black colored dogs, estimated to be between 20 and 40 pounds, were then struck and killed by passing cars, police said.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Readington Township Detective Brown at (908) 534-4031 ext. 366.
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