It was around 9 p.m. on Saturday when a resident of the Châtillon region (JU) returned from a walk with her horse. While she is heading along an agricultural path towards the village – by the road to Dos les Clos which is also a cycle path – her animal was hit from behind by a motorist. He was traveling in the same direction. The 30-year-old was walking and was thrown to the ground, as was the poor beast. The driver fled. The Jura cantonal police are on their trail.
The police specify in their press release last night that “the motorist quickly inquired regarding the rider’s state of health and then finally left the scene without disclosing his identity”. From a well-informed source, “this person did nothing. She stopped as one stops when one hits something. She didn’t ask for anything at all. And she took off.” The police are looking for the man who was driving a small dark-colored car.
The rider was very lucky not to be injured more seriously. “She is currently hospitalized. She has a broken right wrist. She had to have surgery this Sunday morning,” the same source tells us once more. As for his horse, he is very slightly affected. Anyone who can provide information regarding this accident is asked to contact 032/420.65.65. in order to find the alleged culprit who fled.
