Ohio police dog hit, killed by car: "Play ball in heaven"

An off-duty K-9 officer in Batavia died after being struck by a vehicle on Monday.

A Batavia Police Department K-9 unit dog, Officer Kraft, was accidentally struck and killed by a car. Kraft was Batavia’s first police dog, according to the department.

"Kraft, you will be missed and your service to Batavia Police Department was greatly appreciated. Go and play ball in heaven, my buddy," according to a statement posted by Batavia Police Chief Michael Gardner on Facebook.

The police department will post more information about a memorial when details are finalized.

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Ohio police dog struck, killed by car: ‘Play ball in heaven, my buddy’