Sad - A dog was sadly killed last week after being hit by a car in Colchester (Image: Newsquest)
A DOG has died from its injuries after being hit by a Mercedes in Colchester last week.
Essex Police have launched an appeal after the dog was hit by a Mercedes SL500 on October 24.
The crash took place on Ipswich Road, at the junction with Dilbridge Road West at 4.50pm.
A spokesperson for Essex Police said: "We are investigating a collision in Colchester where a dog died.
"Sadly, the dog died.
"If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.
"Please quote incident 830 of 24 October."
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