On Monday, February 9, 2015 at approximately 0355 hours Readington Police officers were dispatched to a report of a loose horse running down Rt. 523 in the area of Woodschurch Rd. While responding the officers discovered that the horse had been struck by a car. Justin Cruz, of Whitehouse Station struck the horse while traveling North on Rt. 523. Upon the officer's arrival the horse was expired. Cruz was examined by the Whitehouse Rescue Squad and transported to Hunterdon Medical Center for a complaint of pain. Cruz's vehicle was towed by Kovi Towing. The owner of the horse was later identified as Ashley Quickel, of Whitehouse station.