K9 Roll of Honor
K9 Hero
Major
Orange Police Department
— Orange, CT
Struck by vehicle
Unknown Breed
Service Record
End of Watch
July 19, 2014
Age
2
Gender
Male
Weapon
Automobile; Commercial
K9 Profile
Breed
Unknown Breed
Cause
Struck by vehicle
Agency
Department
Orange Police Department
Location
Orange, CT
Incident
K9 Major was struck and killed by a commercial vehicle as his handler assisted a disabled motorist on Route 34, near Sodom Lane.
Major had graduated from the Connecticut State Police 166th Patrol Dog Class one month prior to being struck.