Escaped Horse Hit by Vehicle on Freeway in Del Mar

A horse got away from its owner in Del Mar, and ran up Highway 101 to Encinitas Sunday.

The San Diego County Sheriff's Department received a call about a horse that escaped near Del Mar North Beach, not far from the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

The Arabian horse, named Bliss, continued north along the road for about 30 minutes until it reached Vulcan Avenue near Encinitas Boulevard, where it was reunited with its owner.

Reports say horse was expected to make a full recovery. Neither the horse's owner nor any other people were injured.


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