Sheriff's office K-9 killed in hit-and-run after being spooked by fireworks

An off-duty sheriff's office K-9 has died after running from fireworks and getting hit by a vehicle.
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An off-duty sheriff's office K-9 has died after running from fireworks and getting hit by a vehicle.
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