COROLLA, N.C. -- A wild horse that was run over by a car on a Currituck County beach has died.

  • Mare killed on beach at Corolla.
  • Driver responsible has not been found.
  • Mare has been buried.

A Facebook post from the Corolla Wild Horse Fund that says the mare died Saturday night.

The nonprofit says the mare's stallion remained by her side through the night, even after she was covered with a tarp.

The mare was buried Sunday morning.

At last check, the vehicle's driver has not been identified.

The Currituck County Sheriff's Office is investigating.

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