Councillors have called for traffic calming measures to be stepped up on a busy Dundee road after a dog was killed by an alleged speeding driver.
Clair Sinclair’s dog Coco was killed instantly when it was struck by a damaged red sports car driving at “approximately 60 miles per hour” on Monday evening.
The family pet was dragged for half a mile along the road after the driver in question failed to stop.
The devastated owner admitted she had been left “drained” by the accident.
She added that the sound of the impact was akin to “a gun going off”.
Local representatives have now called for enhanced speed restrictions to be brought into play following the incident.
According to officials, despite traffic calming measures already being in place, “a number” of complaints regarding speeding have been made by members of the public.
Strathmartine councillor Kevin Keenan was contacted by a neighbour of Ms Sinclair’s who reported the accident immediately after it happened.
Councillor Keenan said: “I had a constituent come to me, a neighbour of the dog’s owner, who told me what happened.
“I’ve been on to the police and council officers since.
“A lot of residents say that when drivers get to the final speed bump on Harestane Road they go berserk.
“Harestane Road is a road where there has been a considerable amount of efforts in road calming.
“But hopefully police and council officers can go back and revisit.
“They need to make sure that people behave well.
“This would be horrendous to witness, but it could be a kid next time.”
Councillor Ian Borthwick echoed Mr Keenan’s views.
He said: “There has been instances of speeding on this road over a period of time and there has been complaints made.
“There ought to be significant punishments for clear speeding. It’s just irresponsible behaviour.
“Tragedies so often happen as a consequence.”
A Dundee City Council spokesperson said: “Dundee City Council introduced new traffic calming measures in Harestane Road as part of the redevelopment of two new schools in the area.
“The effectiveness is being monitored and if there are any changes necessary these will be made in due course.”
A Police Scotland spokeswoman confirmed the force were aware of the accident after a complaint was made with officers in Downfield Police Station.
