Car believed to be involved in fatal New Forest pig hit-and-run is seized by police in Southampton

POLICE have seized a car believed to have been involved in a hit-and-run crash which killed a New Forest pig, after it drove past them in Southampton.

Enquiries by Country Watch officers led them to an address in the city on Tuesday night when they spotted the vehicle parked in the street.

As reported by the A&T, a pig died as a result of a collision near Emery Down in late September. The driver of the car involved failed to stop or report the incident.

Pulled over on Tuesday night, the car was found to be uninsured.

It was seized as investigations continue, and the motorist is set to be questioned.

Posting online afterwards, local police reminded motorists to be aware that New Forest roads can be unpredictable, with livestock around all day and night.

“If you see an injured animal please report it,” they said.

“If you are unfortunate enough to be involved in an animal RTI you are required by law to report it within 24 hours, even if the animal runs off (remember, the adrenaline can mask injuries for a time), but to prevent delay and reduce the suffering of the animal we ask that you report it immediately.”

For New Forest National Park Authority guidance concerning animal collisions visit https://orlo.uk/7SIl2