A pet owner’s nightmare: She says dog was struck right in front of her by speeding car - SILive.com

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Blumberg family lost an important member recently — their dog Apollo.

And they say their beloved pet would still be alive if it wasn’t for a reckless driver.

On Wednesday, Oct. 9, Joany Blumberg took Apollo for a walk and stopped briefly by a park on Van Duzer Street, close to Broad Street. Blumberg says she never took Apollo off his leash.

As the pair was walking home, they crossed Van Duzer near Shelterview Drive.

At that location, there are no are stop signs or traffic lights. Knowing drivers tend to drive recklessly in the area, Blumberg said she took extra precautions when crossing the street.

She says she doubled checked to make sure no cars were coming.

Once the road was clear, Blumberg and Apollo crossed the street. The pair made it to the middle of the road as a sports car hurtled toward them. As Blumberg was pulling Apollo back to where they were originally standing, the driver struck the pet, the owner said.

He died on impact.

The car didn’t even stop after it hit Apollo, she said. Not even to make sure Blumberg wasn’t hurt.

“The guy kept going” she stated. “That’s what hurt me the most.”

The Blumberg family called the police to see if they could do anything regarding Apollo’s death. Unfortunately, Van Duzer Street does not have any cameras.

Apollo, a Shih Tzu, was only a year and 10 months old. On Dec. 7, the family would have celebrated his second birthday.

Blumberg described the incident as “the worst day of my life.”

HITTING A PET IN N.Y.

In New York State, a motorist who strikes and injures a cat, dog, horse or any animal classified as cattle must report the incident to either the animal’s owner, custodian, police, or any other officer in the area.

The driver must take the appropriate action to make sure the animal gets the necessary help it needs, according to Section 601, Article 22 of the Vehicle and Traffic codes.

While reporting the incident, the driver must include his or her insurance card, name, residence, license number, insurance identification information and insurance carrier.

Violation of this law can result in a minimum fine of $100 for the first offense.

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Apollo's Memorial

On Sunday, Oct. 11, the Blumberg family and neighbors held a special memorial for Apollo. They gathered together to hang up signs and place his favorite toys under the display.

In tears, Blumberg lamented “I will never forget him, he was my everything”

The Blumberg family wants other Staten Islanders to be careful when crossing the street, especially with children and animals. They encourage everyone to double-check the road when crossing.

Most importantly, the family wants to honor Apollo’s memory.

“We miss him and he will never be forgotten by our family," Blumberg said. “He will forever be in our hearts. He was my baby. He was very special to me.”

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