Police are investigating a report of an abandoned dog in Hanover Township who was later killed by a passing vehicle Saturday afternoon.

John Polascik of Nanticoke told police that he was driving north on Hanover Street around 3:45 p.m. when he struck a light grey Siberian Husky-looking dog that was standing in the roadway, according to the report.The dog had no collar or identification, police said.According to police, around 6:20 p.m. Saturday, Linda Kotch of Nanticoke reported to police that her friend witnessed a Siberian Husky being thrown out of a blue vehicle on Hanover Street.The witness followed the blue vehicle and obtained a license plate, police said.This incident is still under investigation by Hanover Township police.A humane officer from the Luzerne County SPCA was given information about the incident from Hanover Township police Sunday afternoon and will follow up on the investigation.Wilkes-Barre Citizens Voice