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Police Investigate After Amazon Delivery Van Reportedly Runs Over Family Dog in West Yorkshire

Amazon says the parties are working toward a resolution after the CCTV clip spread online.

Overview

  • CCTV footage shows a white van running over 12-year-old German Shepherd Molly on a driveway, reversing while she was underneath, and then driving away.
  • Owner Steve Cockerham says Molly sustained extensive tissue and ligament damage and that vets at one point suggested euthanasia if treatment failed.
  • The family reports about £1,200 in veterinary bills so far and says Amazon initially sent a £25 dog bed as an apology.
  • West Yorkshire Police confirm an ongoing investigation and regular contact with the owner regarding the September 21 incident in Otley.
  • Amazon states it is aware of an incident involving a delivery service partner, and the owner says a senior Amazon USA executive contacted him after he posted the footage.