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Police: Horse euthanized after being hit by vehicle in Litchfield

It's not known if the driver will face any charges.

Rose Shannon

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Nov 11, 2026, 5:03 PM

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A horse was euthanized Wednesday after it was hit by a vehicle in Litchfield, state police say.

It happened near East Street.

Police say a dark colored sedan hit the animal and left the scene. It was last seen driving on East Street.

Both a veterinarian and animal control responded to the scene.

Police say the horse was injured and had to be put down.

It's not clear what caused the crash.

Officers were able to contact the driver, but it's not known if they will face any charges.

It's not clear what caused the crash.

The road was temporarily shutdown but has been reopened.

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