To the person whose dog was hit today on 101

Fortuna CA

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I saw you standing on the side of the highway and the next thing I knew, a little jack russel(?) ran right out in front of my car. I braked but there was nothing I could do- short of swerving and risking my own life. I was going too fast (not over the speed limit I was going 60-65 in the slow lane), and there just wasn’t enough time to stop. I was shocked and traumatized- but I went to the Tompkins hill exit and flipped around and came back. I saw you pull away when I was still in the south and lane. I am so sorry for what happened. I can’t figure out why you and the dog were outside of the vehicle around a turn- but I’m assuming maybe the dog jumped from the window? I’ve known jack russels who have done that. My heart breaks for you, and I don’t want you to think that I just drove off. I did try to come back but you were already gone.