Horse killed in crash on A16 at North Thoresby
A HORSE was killed on the A16 after bolting and being struck by a car heading southbound towards Louth.
The tragedy happened at the Ludborough Road junction with the A16 at North Thoresby at about 2pm on Saturday afternoon.
A Lincolnshire Police spokeswoman said the rider of the horse, a 13-year-old girl, had dismounted as the horse bolted and it then ran straight out on to the A16.
It collided with a Vauxhall Corsa containing a couple from Barton-upon-Humber. Neither of them was hurt in the collision.
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The horse, which was believed to have been called Smirnoff, was killed instantly.
There was minimal disruption to traffic as an abattoir lorry retrieved the horse from the carriageway.
A spokeswoman for the police said: “It could have been a lot worse if the 13-year-old had still be on the horse when it bolted.
“Every horse rider is aware of the hazards and the unpredictable nature of animals. It is just one of those unfortunate things in a rural county.”
She said the horse is believed to have been owned by a North Thoresby family.
Comments
by becci1980
Friday, November 30 2012, 10:39PM
“this horse was called smurf not smirnoff he was mother in laws horse and the family had him on loan they did a fantastic job and i think the telegraph needs to get there facts straight before printing fancy getting his name wrong R.I.P SMURF”
by Intolerant
Friday, November 30 2012, 6:53PM
“What a traumatic ordeal for the rider, couple in the car and any witnesses, it will be hard to forget such an incident.
Hopefully the poor horse didn't suffer as the report said it was killed outright.
My sympathies to all concerned.”
by animal_owner
Friday, November 30 2012, 6:04PM
“@realworldman if that is your opinion that they should not mix sell your car as horses were used as a mode of transport first before cars were invented or your other option is move from a rural county as if a horse is given a wide berth and you drive very slowly past them then they are less likely to get spooked. How do you not know that something near by the horse fluttered and that is why it bolted. By the way a horse when it bolts can travel some distance in a very short time.
The owner of the horse has taken into consideration the other people involved and has said that she was glad that they were not hurt. I do agree the reporter could have said "there was very little disruption to traffic as the horse was removed" rather than was put.
@Emgee sorry that you lost your horse in such tragic circumstances and hope your daughter is not too traumatised by it all.”
by realworldman
Friday, November 30 2012, 5:24PM
“Your comments are not really appropriate Emgee. However, in the circumstances..
My opinion is not so radical, I have said it for a long time. I have had a horse and rider confront me coming down a one way road the wrong way. Horses and roads should not be mixed.
You need to let opinions be different to your own and move on.”
by Emgee
Thursday, November 29 2012, 8:15PM
“Ok realworldman this was my horse and my daughter,she is not 13 anyway,and she was not riding on the A16,if you read it again the horse bolted and ended up on the A16,she is very capable with over 10yrs experiance,we have lost a dear member of our family,and a best friend,I thank god the driver was unharmed ,so until you know the facts ,plz keep your comments to yourself,this is not what I want to see at this sad time”
by Funtastic
Thursday, November 29 2012, 7:59PM
“realworldman quiet roads can be just as dangerous. You asked what a 13yr old was doin nr that rd but how do you know a parent wasnt with her riding as the statement doesnt say. So please just keep your comments for the recycling!!!”
by curio's Carriages
Thursday, November 29 2012, 4:23PM
“so sorry hope the rider is ok and rip smirnoff”