Horse put down after collision with vehicle

MADISON – A horse had to be euthanized after it ran into a road and collided with a passing police cruiser.

Officer David Savage was driving on Old County Road about 1 a.m. Wednesday when the horse ran into the passenger-side door. The impact broke the windshield and side window and ripped the light bar off the roof.

Savage was hit by flying glass, but didn’t suffer any serious injuries.