Pearland hit-and-run led to horse being euthanized, rider hospitalized

PEARLAND, Texas - Pearland police are investigating a hit-and-run on Saturday night resulting in the death of a horse and left the rider hospitalized.

Around 7:38 p.m. in the 1800 block of O'Day Road, Pearland Police Department officers responded to a crash after reports a vehicle hit a horse and rider before continuing northbound without stopping.

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The horse suffered from severe injuries and had to be euthanized, officials say. The rider was taken to a nearby hospital to be treated, authorities said.

Officers found a passenger-side mirror assembly at the scene and surveillance video from a nearby residence showed a small white sedan was involved.

Pearland PD investigators believe the suspect's vehicle has front-end and passenger-side damage and is missing its passenger-side mirror.

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Authorities are asking residents and businesses in the area to review surveillance footage recorded between 7:30 and 8 p.m. on Dec. 14 for any images that may help identify the vehicle or its occupants.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Pearland Police Department Criminal Investigations Tip Line at 281-997-4211.