August 28, 2022 3:20 p.m. 

A horse escaped its pasture and ran into the path of an oncoming vehicle, causing a crash Saturday afternoon.

Lieutenant Brad O’Dell of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said at 2:20 p.m. 911 dispatchers received a report of a vehicle versus horse accident in the 6800 block of Lookingglass Road.

O’Dell said deputies arrived on the scene and found an SUV operated by an 80-year old woman heavily damaged, and a deceased 5-year old stallion in the roadway. The investigation revealed three-horses had escaped from a nearby pasture and were seen running at a fast pace down a gravel driveway. O’Dell said one of the horses ran directly into the path of the vehicle, giving the driver no time to react.

The driver was not injured and declined medical assistance. The totaled SUV was towed away. The owner of the horses was notified and made arrangements to remove the animal from the roadway.