An Audubon County Sheriff’s Department K9 was who injured during an accident with his partner Friday night, has died from his injuries. Audubon County Deputy Kent Gries reported on his social media page that K9 “Harry” was euthanized after his injuries proved to be insurmountable. Gries was the dog’s former handler. “Harry” and Deputy Shawn Young, of Audubon, were traveling in a 2012 Chevy Tahoe that missed a curve near 345th Street and Lark Avenue in Audubon County, a few miles north of Interstate 80. The SUV ended up in a field on the southwest corner of the curve. According to reports, the pair were enroute to assist other officers with a situation on I-80, when the accident took place.

K9 “Harry”

Young, who was wearing his seat belt, was transported by Exira Ambulance to the Audubon County Memorial Hospital for treatment of minor injuries, while “Harry” was transported to a vet clinic in Atlantic.

Officials say the accident, which remains under investigation, happened at around 11:12-p.m. No other details were released.