A former jockey is mourning the death of his beloved horse. The mare named Kassey was killed in a hit and run accident on Thursday in Vineland, NJ.
According to police, Kassey was found along East Forest Grove Road, not far from Nestor Mendez’s home. Mendez adopted the mare 25-years ago after both retired from racing.
Mendez believes a broken tree limb spooked the horse and she broke through a fence and ran onto the road. He learned of Kassey’s death when an animal control officer showed up at his house with her halter.
Investigators found a passenger mirror at the scene of the accident.. They are now trying to track down the car and driver.
