Kaya
K9 Kaya was struck and killed by a passing motorist on SR 303.
At 5:35 p.m., K9 Kaya exited the patrol vehicle to stretch his legs in an area west of the Streetsboro Police Department. While chasing a ball 600 feet away from the roadway, K9 Kaya unexpectedly redirected and crossed onto SR 303, where a vehicle passing by hit him. He was transported to Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries an hour later.
The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with the authorities.
K9 Kaya had served with the Streetsboro Police Department for almost nine years. He died three days before his ninth birthday.
Bio
- Breed Belgian Malinois
- Gender Male
- Age 8
- Tour 8 years, 11 months
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
- Weapon Automobile
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Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 ReflectionsRest easy K9 Hero Kaya. Thank you for your service. My deepest condolences to Kaya’s Handler, Family, the community of Streetsboro and of course, the Streetsboro Police Department. May Kaya always be loved, remembered and honored.
Terry May
Retired CPD
February 9, 2025
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