On one occasion a few years back, I saw sheriffs circling a dead goose on the same highway. Google Street View Google Street ViewWhat to Do When You Hit an AnimalFor those who don't know, geese and ducks, by the scores, hang out on the pond on OCC's property. Seeing that dead goose made me wonder: if you hit a goose and keep driving, have you broken the law? I've also spoken with Kentucky State Trooper Corey King about this subject, and we were speaking specifically about dogs. Findlaw.com tells us that laws governing actions after hitting an animal vary from state to state.