In Southington, Connecticut, a 68-year-old man faces animal cruelty charges after several eyewitnesses told authorities he intentionally ran over a family of geese with his pickup truck as they crossed the road. Thomas Guerrette had been operating his vehicle on Friday when he hit the animals- killing two goslings and severely injuring a third baby that had to be humanely euthanized. Police issued a misdemeanor summons charging him with cruelty to animals.
According to FoxNews, Guerrette denies the charges and told police he had taken his eyes off the road for a few moments and when he looked ahead, he saw the geese in front of him. He stated he swerved to try and avoid them. Witnesses, however paint a different story. One person stated Guerrette initially slowed down, but then accelerated before hitting the geese. Another witness observed that Guerrette never braked his vehicle to avoid hitting the birds. The Southington Patch reports the incident occurred on Welch Road near Mount Vernon Road.
Canada geese are protected from hunting and capture outside of designated hunting seasons in the United States by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and in Canada under the Migratory Birds Convention Act.
(Photo via screen shot Southington Patch)
Guerrette is scheduled to appear in court on June 12.
Read about a similar incident that happened in Central Islip, New York a few weeks ago.
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You fckn old son of a bitch!!!!!You have a black heart and no soul!! Die SOON you BASTARD,the world doesn’t need you !!
Amen. Go straight to hell.
Asshole!
What is wrong with ass hold of a human ????
This old bastard was just too impatient to wait a couple seconds for the geese to cross – If I ever get to Southington, Conn. I hope to see Thomas Guerrette crossing the street so I can speed up – OOPS!
I will be behind u if u miss! Evil SOB..
Burn In HELL ASS HOLE Burn.
What is wrong with people lately in Connecticut why is everyone so heartless cruel and brutal?
Die u old fucking miserable prick!!!
This is why old people get the reputation they do; old, cranky and not able to drive a vehicle safely. I think his license should be revoked!!! Poor birds. There is a momma that is sad today.
Stupid fucking old goat, throw the book at him