CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. (AP) - Buddy, former President Clinton's ebullient chocolate retriever, was killed by a car near the Clinton home, police said Thursday.
Officer Bruce Cathie of the New Castle police said Buddy was accidentally struck Wednesday afternoon on Route 117, a busy two-lane road at the end of Old House Lane, the cul-de-sac that includes the ex-president's home.
Julia Payne, a Clinton spokeswoman, said neither the ex-president nor his wife, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, was home at the time.
``We are deeply saddened by Buddy's death,'' the Clintons said in a statement issued by Payne. ``He was a loyal companion and brought us much joy. He will truly be missed.''
Police said it was unclear whether Buddy was being walked at the time of the accident or had escaped from the Clinton home. He ``just darted out in front of a car,'' said Officer Larry Green. The driver, whose name was not made public, was not at fault, police said. |
