A HK$3,000 reward has been offered online for information leading to the taxi driver who killed a corgi in a Ma On Shan hit-and-run early Saturday morning.
According to a Facebook post yesterday, the incident occurred around 6.20am near the exit of a roundabout on Hang Fai Street as a man was walking his corgi, which was not on a leash.
The poster noted that the taxi ran a red light, struck the dog, and sent it flying several meters, narrowly avoiding the owner.
“The dog's clothing came off, and there were clear tire marks on its body,” the post read.
Despite the collision, the taxi driver did not stop and simply continued to drive away.
The four-year-old dog, named Youmi, was described as obedient and trained to wait at traffic lights.
After reporting the incident to the police, it is reported that there were no CCTV cameras at the location.
While notices have been posted in the surrounding area seeking witnesses, the poster is appealing to the online community, hoping someone captured the incident on video.
Offering a reward of HK$3,000, both the poster and the dog owner are urging anyone with information to come forward, stating, “We hope to stop the red-light runner from harming others.”
In response to media inquiries, the police confirmed that a 65-year-old man surnamed Chou, reported his corgi being struck by a taxi near Yan On Estate at 6.32am.
The case has been classified as a "traffic accident with no injuries—hit-and-run."
Under the Road Traffic Ordinance, drivers involved in an accident resulting in injuries to animals—whether a stray or a pet—must stop and report the incident to police. If the animal's owner is present, the driver must provide their details.
Drivers who failed to report the accident or provide required details within 24 hours carry a maximum penalty of six-month imprisonment and a HK$25,000 fine.
Meanwhile, failing to stop after an accident can result in a maximum penalty of 12 months in prison and a fine of HK$10,000.
