A manhunt has been launched for a hit-and-run driver that left a dog dead and a woman in hospital.
The incident occurred on a busy road in Yeovil, Somerset, on the morning of February 1.
A woman in her 30s was out running with her dog when the vehicle knocked them over and fled the scene.
She was rushed to hospital after sustaining minor injuries however her dog was fatally injured and sadly had to be put down.
Avon and Somerset Police have now launched an investigation into the incident and are asking and witnesses to come forward.
In a statement the force said: ‘Officers investigating a collision in Yeovil earlier this month are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
‘The collision happened on Coombe Street Lane shortly after 6am on Saturday 1 February and involved a car and a pedestrian who was out running with her dog.
‘The pedestrian, aged in her 30s, sustained minor injuries which were assessed in hospital while the dog suffered significant injuries and had to be put to sleep.
‘The vehicle left the scene before speaking to her.
‘As part of the investigation, officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or has any footage of it or any other information to come forward.
‘If you can help, please contact us.
‘If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5225033696, or complete our online appeals form.’