At approximately 9:20 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 20, a dog got loose on Mamaroneck Road near the intersection of Deerfield Lane in Scarsdale when he was struck by a driver who proceeded to speed off.
Police said the owner found the dog on the south side of the roadway after it was struck, but it had already died.
There was one witness to the incident, police noted, but they were unable to ascertain any information before the driver left the scene.
Anyone with information regarding the fatal hit-and-run has been asked to contact Scarsdale Police Department detectives by calling (914) 722-1200.
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