Horse killed by UTV in OBX; driver charged

CHARLOTTE ( QUEEN CITY NEWS ) – A suspect accused of striking and killing a horse with a terrain vehicle in the Outer Banks and then fleeing the scene has been arrested, the Currituck County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday.

Deputies responded to calls regarding the incident around 12:30 a.m. on Friday near the Milepost 20 beach area.

An initial investigation stated that a side-by-side UTV struck a horse and then fled the scene. The vehicle was later identified and tracked down. As the vehicle was being towed, the owner, 57-year-old Virginia resident Porter Williamson, was seen attempting to flee the scene.

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He was arrested a short time later and charged with resisting and obstructing. He is being held on a $10,000 secured bond.

Rhonda Williamson is also facing similar charges and was held on a $5,000 secured bond.

The horse had to be put down due to the injuries suffered after it was struck by the UTV.

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