Orange Police Department, Connecticut
End of Watch: Saturday, July 19, 2014
Age: 2
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: July 19, 2014
Weapon Used: Automobile; Commercial
Suspect Info: Not available
K9 Major was struck and killed by a commercial vehicle as his handler assisted a disabled motorist on Route 34, near Sodom Lane.
Major had graduated from the Connecticut State Police 166th Patrol Dog Class one month prior to being struck.