The Overland Park Police Department said an aggressive, medium-sized yellow Lab mix that had bitten several people suffered serious injuries when hit by a car before it could be captured.Officers said five people were bitten by the dog this past weekend in the area of the 13800 block of Lamar Street.Police said the dog was located around 12:45 p.m. Tuesday in the area of West 135th Street and Nall Avenue. Overland Park Animal Control personnel found the dog, but it ran onto West 135th Street and was struck by an eastbound vehicle.Police said a motorist on scene approached the injured dog and attempted to help it, but the dog bit that person, as well. Police said Animal Control workers were able to capture the dog, but it had two broken legs and hips and was in “a lot of pain.”Police said the dog was transported to a veterinarian's office where the owner is cooperating with police.ORIGINAL STORYThe Overland Park Police Department is searching for an aggressive, medium-sized yellow Lab mix.Officers say five people have been bitten by the dog while in the area of the 13800 block of Lamar Street.The dog attack occurred around 5 p.m. Sunday.Authorities are asking anyone who sees the dog not to approach it, but call the police.Anyone with information is urged to contact Overland Park police at 913-895-6300.

The Overland Park Police Department said an aggressive, medium-sized yellow Lab mix that had bitten several people suffered serious injuries when hit by a car before it could be captured.

Officers said five people were bitten by the dog this past weekend in the area of the 13800 block of Lamar Street.


Police said the dog was located around 12:45 p.m. Tuesday in the area of West 135th Street and Nall Avenue. Overland Park Animal Control personnel found the dog, but it ran onto West 135th Street and was struck by an eastbound vehicle.

Police said a motorist on scene approached the injured dog and attempted to help it, but the dog bit that person, as well.

Police said Animal Control workers were able to capture the dog, but it had two broken legs and hips and was in “a lot of pain.”

Police said the dog was transported to a veterinarian's office where the owner is cooperating with police.



ORIGINAL STORY

The Overland Park Police Department is searching for an aggressive, medium-sized yellow Lab mix.

Officers say five people have been bitten by the dog while in the area of the 13800 block of Lamar Street.

The dog attack occurred around 5 p.m. Sunday.

Authorities are asking anyone who sees the dog not to approach it, but call the police.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Overland Park police at 913-895-6300.