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Police Investigate After Amazon Driver Runs Over Family’s 12-Year-Old Dog

The case highlights disputed responsibility under Amazon’s use of independent delivery partners.

Overview

  • CCTV from 21 September shows an unmarked white van run over Molly on the Cockerham driveway in Otley and then reverse while she was still underneath before leaving.
  • Molly sustained extensive tissue and ligament damage, with roughly £1,200 in veterinary costs so far and a vet warning that euthanasia could be considered if recovery fails.
  • West Yorkshire Police confirm an ongoing investigation and say local officers remain in contact with the owner.
  • Amazon says it is aware of the incident involving a delivery service partner, offered a £25 dog bed as an apology, and told the family costs would be reviewed once treatment is complete.
  • The company has stated that compensation is the responsibility of the independent delivery firm, while the owner says a senior Amazon US executive later called promising to work on a resolution.