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Atlanta 04-15-2016 04:12 PM

Red corvette hits dog and runs on Buena Vista
 
Today my husband and friend witnessed a red Corvette at about 4:00 pm hit a missing pet of one of our fellow Villagers in front of Evans Prairie Country Club . The Corvette driver hit the pet , knocked it up into the air and drove off. My husband picked the pet up from the road bleeding, covered in his golf towel and pet was eventually taken to the vet by it's now notified owner.

TO THE DRIVER OF THE RED CORVETTE: you knocked off the front plastic plate on your car that says CORVETTE when you ran over the poor little dog. I have it at my house if you want it back.

My experience in the Villages in the last five years has been that 99% of the folks here have both integrity and compassion. What a disgusting and disappointing display today! I wish I could find the driver of this Corvette missing the front plastic CORVETTE plate. If you see a neighbor missing one, let me know so I can GIVE IT TO HIM/HER .

dbussone 04-15-2016 04:20 PM

Can you provide more of a description of the car? Hardtop or convertible? Was the top down so you could see the driver well enough to describe him/her?

Atlanta 04-15-2016 04:24 PM

It was a hardtop and my husband and his friend did not get a view of the driver. They said it was sickening to see it happen and the only they had their eyes on was the poor little dog at the instant the driver hit him.

graciegirl 04-15-2016 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Atlanta (Post 1213094)
It was a hardtop and my husband and his friend did not get a view of the driver. They said it was sickening to see it happen and the only they had their eyes on was the poor little dog at the instant the driver hit him.



I hope the dog will live. Is it the miniature greyhound that was advertised as lost in the last few days? I am so sorry to hear this. So sad. I don't understand hit and run at all. It never used to be heard of at all.

dbussone 04-15-2016 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Atlanta (Post 1213094)
It was a hardtop and my husband and his friend did not get a view of the driver. They said it was sickening to see it happen and the only they had their eyes on was the poor little dog at the instant the driver hit him.

Well, bless the 3 of you for taking care of the poor dog. I hope it will be alright.

Topspinmo 04-15-2016 04:32 PM

What year vette? c3s are hard to see out of due to the humps in the front fenders, a pillars, and small windshield area due to high dash and low seat. Maybe he didn't see it? I find it hard to believe someone would just run over dog intentionally? Especially with plastic car!

Phanatic Luvr 04-15-2016 04:46 PM

:pray: Praying he/she makes a recovery. And thank you to those who jumped into action. I would have done the same. :pray:

gomoho 04-15-2016 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 1213098)
What year vette? c3s are hard to see out of due to the humps in the front fenders, a pillars, and small windshield area due to high dash and low seat. Maybe he didn't see it? I find it hard to believe someone would just run over dog intentionally? Especially with plastic car!

He didn't notice the dog fly up in the air and feel the impact when he hit the poor thing.

MrGolf 04-15-2016 05:15 PM

Call the police and notify the local body shops in the area. There aren't that many red Vettes in TV. Also, isn't there a Corvette club in TV? I am sure there are some dog lovers in there that would find this type of behavior dispicable..

Jeff/Tracy 04-15-2016 05:27 PM

The dog is going to be okay. It was the mini greyhound that was missing. His owner said that he will need some stitches, but has no broken bones. Sad that someone hit and ran, but she is very thankful that someone took the time to pull up an email they had with her phone number in it. It IS a good place we live in.

RickeyD 04-15-2016 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by gomoho (Post 1213104)
He didn't notice the dog fly up in the air and feel the impact when he hit the poor thing.

Of course he did and he probably tossed down a few before he got into his Vette. On a typical nice day I'll see at minimum 5 Vettes cruising around TV, driven by TV'ers of course.

Jima64 04-15-2016 06:21 PM

Leaving the scene after hitting this dog proably created a bigger problem for the driver than if he had stopped. Can just about guarantee you that someone knows this car owner with red corvettes being so rare.

Taltarzac725 04-15-2016 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jima64 (Post 1213127)
Leaving the scene after hitting this dog proably created a bigger problem for the driver than if he had stopped. Can just about guarantee you that someone knows this car owner with red corvettes being so rare.

Might have been the guy who almost hit me a few weeks ago in Sumter Landing. I am not sure that was a corvette though just a red convertible.

fred53 04-15-2016 07:02 PM

Good grief...
 
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Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 1213098)
What year vette? c3s are hard to see out of due to the humps in the front fenders, a pillars, and small windshield area due to high dash and low seat. Maybe he didn't see it? I find it hard to believe someone would just run over dog intentionally? Especially with plastic car!

no one said or implied it was done intentionally. This is why there's so much misinformation around us and here. People read, but rarely comprehend and then jump to conclusions.

gerryann 04-15-2016 07:43 PM

I believe that if you hit a dog hard enough to flip the dog in the air and lose the cover on your lisence plate, you know you did it.

He will be found. I could not live with myself if I accidentally did this and didn't stop to care for the pup.

I'm so relieved that the dog will survive.

Atlanta 04-15-2016 07:46 PM

Yes it was the greyhound ..I am praying for this sweet little dog.

kcrazorbackfan 04-15-2016 07:56 PM

Everyone be on the lookout (BOLO) for this CORVETTE. Don't do anything yourself except call Sumter Co. S/O. Don't know if they'll do anything, worth a try, though. Glad the pooch is ok, hope the driver of the CORVETTE gets a conscience.

Susan G 04-15-2016 09:12 PM

Thank Your Husband & Friend...
 
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Originally Posted by Atlanta (Post 1213086)
Today my husband and friend witnessed a red Corvette at about 4:00 pm hit a missing pet of one of our fellow Villagers in front of Evans Prairie Country Club . The Corvette driver hit the pet , knocked it up into the air and drove off. My husband picked the pet up from the road bleeding, covered in his golf towel and pet was eventually taken to the vet by it's now notified owner .

Please thank the guys for me. I've been emailing those flyers out to Collierite's and other neighborhood groups and was glad to see he connected the dots and called Gia after looking the flyer up on his phone.

Ironically, I passed and saw one of the men sitting in the grass at 4pm but from the car headed south, I thought someone had fallen out of their cart & was being assisted, so didn't rubberneck.

Within 5mins Gia called me and had picked up PAOLO to head for the Buffalo Ridge Emer Clinic.

Possibly you could post a photo of that car part and I'll bet one of us or the Corvette Club can run it down.

Again a big cheer for those two men for comforting little PAOLO.

Susan G
Honorary Chair - Dog Search Team of The Villages

Susan G 04-15-2016 09:21 PM

Check Camera at 466A Northbound
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Atlanta (Post 1213086)
Today my husband and friend witnessed a red Corvette at about 4:00 pm hit a missing pet of one of our fellow Villagers in front of Evans Prairie Country Club . The Corvette driver hit the pet , knocked it up into the air and drove off. My husband picked the pet up from the road bleeding, covered in his golf towel and pet was eventually taken to the vet by it's now notified owner.

TO THE DRIVER OF THE RED CORVETTE: you knocked off the front plastic plate on your car that says CORVETTE when you ran over the poor little dog. I have it at my house if you want it back.

My experience in the Villages in the last five years has been that 99% of the folks here have both integrity and compassion. What a disgusting and disappointing display today! I wish I could find the driver of this Corvette missing the front plastic CORVETTE plate. If you see a neighbor missing one, let me know so I can GIVE IT TO HIM/HER .

Alert SC Sheriff's Office of the incident as well as District to see who has access to the camera footage at Buena Vista & 466A -- then you'll have your perp.
There won't be but one red Corvette traversing that intersection 3:55 to 4:00pm
I'll bet...

Down Sized 04-16-2016 05:38 AM

If there's damage to the Corvette, is the dog owner liable?

Nucky 04-16-2016 06:18 AM

Thankfully animal & owner are back together.

Boudicca 04-16-2016 06:59 AM

Glad the pet will recover. That 'vet owner will get his reward one day......

angiefox10 04-16-2016 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Down Sized (Post 1213217)
If there's damage to the Corvette, is the dog owner liable?


I don't think it would be an issue.


"Cases of animal cruelty fall into four categories — neglect; intentional abuse and torture; organized abuse, such as cock and dog fighting; and sexual abuse of animals — and the agency is now monitoring them as it does other serious crimes. Starting January 1, data is being entered into the National Incident-Based Reporting System or NIBRS, the public database the FBI uses to keep a record of national crimes.
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Statutes 316.061

"http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0300-0399/0316/Sections/0316.061.html

"(1) The driver of any vehicle involved in a crash resulting only in damage to a vehicle or other property which is driven or attended by any person shall immediately stop such vehicle at the scene of such crash or as close thereto as possible, and shall forthwith return to, and in every event shall remain at, the scene of the crash until he or she has fulfilled the requirements of s. 316.062. A person who violates this subsection commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, $5 shall be added to a fine imposed pursuant to this section, which $5 shall be deposited in the Emergency Medical Services Trust Fund.
(2) Every stop must be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary, and, if a damaged vehicle is obstructing traffic, the driver of such vehicle must make every reasonable effort to move the vehicle or have it moved so as not to block the regular flow of traffic. Any person failing to comply with this subsection shall be cited for a nonmoving violation, punishable as provided in chapter 318.
(3) Employees or authorized agents of the Department of Transportation, law enforcement with proper jurisdiction, or an expressway authority created pursuant to chapter 348, in the exercise, management, control, and maintenance of its highway system, may undertake the removal from the main traveled way of roads on its highway system of all vehicles incapacitated as a result of a motor vehicle crash and of debris caused thereby. Such removal is applicable when such a motor vehicle crash results only in damage to a vehicle or other property, and when such removal can be accomplished safely and will result in the improved safety or convenience of travel upon the road. The driver or any other person who has removed a motor vehicle from the main traveled way of the road as provided in this section shall not be considered liable or at fault regarding the cause of the accident solely by reason of moving the vehicle."



angiefox10 04-16-2016 07:21 AM

Thank you!
 
I'm sorry this guy got hit. I wish the owner of the vehicle would have stopped to help him. So sad that he didn't.

I hope he makes it. Damages could be internal... of that we won't know for awhile.

From what I'm hearing, he is going to be OK.

Now... Here is another thought. I'm not saying the driver shouldn't have stopped. But I think it's a slippery slope when you try to go after the driver of a red corvette. That is the most popular color of corvettes sold. Please be careful about looking at your neighbors who own a red corvette and thinking THEY are the driver.

Here is my thought. That little guy is FAST. Most likely he ran out in traffic so fast, the driver didn't have time to stop. You don't expect something to run out in front of you!

There were NO sightings of him for over 24 hours. This car actually stopped him so we could get him back to the owner.

I don't blame the driver for hitting PAOLO.... I do blame him/her for not stopping to assist.

And to all the people who were out there looking for PAOLO... We thank you! I know every time I was out looking... Many of you were too.

THANK YOU!!! We appreciate your silent help! We need you!

THANK YOU!!!

:BigApplause:

j8384 04-16-2016 07:50 AM

I think it is a wash. Actually, the dog owner, in my opinion, was the one at fault. (I like animals!) The owner did not have control of the dog, not on a leash, nor did it have a collar. If the owner knows that this dog will run at any chance, is skiddish etc, the owner should take extra precautions to ensure this does not happen, clearly they did not, as the dog got away. (No excuses, the dog got away). Law does say that pets must be under your control at all times. So, I think, the car owner has a case against the dog owner, actually, had the dog not run away, the car would not have been damaged. I do also feel the car driver should have stopped, this is why I think it is a wash. Both, in my opinion were wrong, but the dog owner was more wrong. (Glad pooch is home and ok, this is just my opinion, don't accuse me of not liking animals.)

sharoni 04-16-2016 08:14 AM

Glad that the owners of the Greyhound got their dog back and it is going to be ok. A lot of TV folks were looking for this dog. Just sorry it was under these circumstances...If this driver has so little respect for a dog,,what else doesn't he respect? I know he will be found, too many people in TV who might have a neighbor with a damaged red corvette and also, now we are all looking for him, just like we did the lost dog...You can run, but you can't hide!

flyerguy 04-16-2016 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by angiefox10 (Post 1213253)
I'm sorry this guy got hit. I wish the owner of the vehicle would have stopped to help him. So sad that he didn't.

I hope he makes it. Damages could be internal... of that we won't know for awhile.

From what I'm hearing, he is going to be OK.

Now... Here is another thought. I'm not saying the driver shouldn't have stopped. But I think it's a slippery slope when you try to go after the driver of a red corvette. That is the most popular color of corvettes sold. Please be careful about looking at your neighbors who own a red corvette and thinking THEY are the driver.

Here is my thought. That little guy is FAST. Most likely he ran out in traffic so fast, the driver didn't have time to stop. You don't expect something to run out in front of you!

There were NO sightings of him for over 24 hours. This car actually stopped him so we could get him back to the owner.

I don't blame the driver for hitting PAOLO.... I do blame him/her for not stopping to assist.

And to all the people who were out there looking for PAOLO... We thank you! I know every time I was out looking... Many of you were too.

THANK YOU!!! We appreciate your silent help! We need you!

THANK YOU!!!

:BigApplause:

Well Said. :thumbup:

j8384 04-16-2016 08:35 AM

If the car driver gets a fine, etc, I hope the dog owners are fined also! Maybe someone should report them for not keeping their dog under control, causing this accident! It really is their fault!!! Maybe the dog should be removed and put in doggie foster care until it can be proven the dog can no longer escape and cause an accident. Things could have been much worse, could have involved other vehicles or pedestrians had the car driver had a chance to swerve to miss the dog. Could have resulted in a dead dog. So, I don't think it is fair to put the blame on the car driver, it all started with the dog owner,

Taltarzac725 04-16-2016 08:49 AM

What is "proximate cause"? | Rottenstein Law Group LLP

This might be of interest when talking about who would be at fault in the red corvette hitting the pooch.

kstew43 04-16-2016 08:54 AM

I don't think there should be blame put on either party.

This was clearly a accident.....The dog owner accidentally let the dog get loose.

The car drive accidentally hit a loose dog darting in front of him....

I want to believe the vette driver wasn't aware of what had happened, so he continued on his way.

flyerguy 04-16-2016 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by j8384 (Post 1213277)
If the car driver gets a fine, etc, I hope the dog owners are fined also! Maybe someone should report them for not keeping their dog under control, causing this accident! It really is their fault!!! Maybe the dog should be removed and put in doggie foster care until it can be proven the dog can no longer escape and cause an accident. Things could have been much worse, could have involved other vehicles or pedestrians had the car driver had a chance to swerve to miss the dog. Could have resulted in a dead dog. So, I don't think it is fair to put the blame on the car driver, it all started with the dog owner,

I don't believe most folks here are totally blaming the driver for the accident. What's upsetting is that the driver didn't have the decency to stop.

Taltarzac725 04-16-2016 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by kstew43 (Post 1213286)
I don't think there should be blame put on either party.

This was clearly a accident.....The dog owner accidentally let the dog get loose.

The car drive accidentally hit a loose dog darting in front of him....

I want to believe the vette driver wasn't aware of what had happened, so he continued on his way.

If something hard hits your car, I believe that you would know it right away especially if some people are yelling at you. I am assuming that the witnesses were yelling when the red corvette took off.

I know a few of these Italian greyhounds from Doggie Doo Run Run and they are the fastest dogs there except for the large Greyhounds.

sharoni 04-16-2016 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by j8384 (Post 1213262)
I think it is a wash. Actually, the dog owner, in my opinion, was the one at fault. (I like animals!) The owner did not have control of the dog, not on a leash, nor did it have a collar. If the owner knows that this dog will run at any chance, is skiddish etc, the owner should take extra precautions to ensure this does not happen, clearly they did not, as the dog got away. (No excuses, the dog got away). Law does say that pets must be under your control at all times. So, I think, the car owner has a case against the dog owner, actually, had the dog not run away, the car would not have been damaged. I do also feel the car driver should have stopped, this is why I think it is a wash. Both, in my opinion were wrong, but the dog owner was more wrong. (Glad pooch is home and ok, this is just my opinion, don't accuse me of not liking animals.)

I live in a CYV and have always felt my dogs were safe and there was no way for them to get out. That is why we went with it, instead of a house. But then we got our Cavalier, who is also a digger...We have had to take extra precautions to ensure he stays inside our villa area. A lesson learned for the owner I am sure! Grateful their dog is home safe...But the driver could have done more also!

j8384 04-16-2016 11:04 AM

I just think that it seems to me that everyone wants car driver to be in trouble, but are forgetting that dog owner did wrong first. Maybe car driver has never hit anything before, was scared, and didn't know what to do, was afraid they would get a huge vet bill, or sued by dog owner, lots of things could have gone through their mind, and out of fear or just stupidity, took off. Too many people sue now a days for everything. Stop telling people to be on the lookout for the car. Just be happy dog is ok, and no other damages were done and no human life was hurt. I am sure both parties have learned a big lesson.

graciegirl 04-16-2016 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by j8384 (Post 1213348)
I just think that it seems to me that everyone wants car driver to be in trouble, but are forgetting that dog owner did wrong first. Maybe car driver has never hit anything before, was scared, and didn't know what to do, was afraid they would get a huge vet bill, or sued by dog owner, lots of things could have gone through their mind, and out of fear or just stupidity, took off. Too many people sue now a days for everything. Stop telling people to be on the lookout for the car. Just be happy dog is ok, and no other damages were done and no human life was hurt. I am sure both parties have learned a big lesson.



I didn't grow up ever hearing of a hit and run. If something bad happened people weren't thinking about escaping blame, they were thinking more about someone being hurt. Not many really aim to harm and accidents do happen. I have little patience with those who drink and drive and those who leave the scene of an accident. It all has to do with whether you have a moral compass and it works and you think more of others than yourself.


Having said that, I am relieved to hear that the dog wasn't killed and I imagine if a greyhound slips out and begins running, there is little chance to catch it. Why do we keep digging and spitting and gagging on here until the situation gets worse?

AND....methinks that thou doth protest too much...

j8384 04-16-2016 11:33 AM

BTW, I am not the car driver, don't own a vette, can't afford one. Do own a dog though. Hope I never go through this!!!!

Shimpy 04-16-2016 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kstew43 (Post 1213286)
I don't think there should be blame put on either party.

This was clearly a accident.....The dog owner accidentally let the dog get loose.

The car drive accidentally hit a loose dog darting in front of him....

I want to believe the vette driver wasn't aware of what had happened, so he continued on his way.

Even if he was aware, I've always read to NOT try to comfort or help an injured animal even if it was a known gentle dog because in his pain he could likely bite you.

Sandtrap328 04-16-2016 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Shimpy (Post 1213506)
Even if he was aware, I've always read to NOT try to comfort or help an injured animal even if it was a known gentle dog because in his pain he could likely bite you.

True, but to drive away is against the law - yes, even for a pet. The driver most likely had a cellphone to call 911 to report the accident IF he realized what he did.

He may not have realized he hit a dog, though. We don't know.

Call off the vigilantes!

Shimpy 04-16-2016 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandtrap328 (Post 1213536)
True, but to drive away is against the law - yes, even for a pet.

What does that law say?......How does the driver know it was a pet or wild duck or racoon? Where does the law say to stop and give assistance or wait for police or continue on? Somewhere between a dog and a love bug there is a point we should stop or continue on. I feel bad for the dog and probably would the Corvette owner if he knew that's what he hit if he even knew he hit anything.

rustyp 04-16-2016 08:04 PM

Ok - bottom line. Corvette owner required by law to stop and report incident. Probably scared and did the wrong thing. Should step up to the plate and report it. Dog was not supposed to be out without a leash - does not matter the dog can dig an escape route. What if Corvette owner swerved to miss dog and flipped car and ended in a fatality ? What about dog owners responsibility now ? Reporting the incident won't change the fact that the dog got hit and by not reporting it the dog is still hit and the difference is a report. Wow I am amazed on how our society loves revenge.


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