Golden police have arrested a woman accused of intentionally hitting a man and his dog with her car Thursday night.
Rebecca McKenzie was booked into Jefferson County Jail today and will face charges of attempted homicide, vehicular assault and cruelty to an animal.
Police would not release information on why they believe the actions to be intentional, citing that the investigation is ongoing.
However McKenzie and the victim did know each other, said Sgt. Ryan Custer of the Golden Police Department.
“They are boyfriend and girlfriend,” said Ryan. “Or, at least they were.”
The man, whose name is being withheld pending further investigation, is a 54-year-old Golden resident. He was transported to the hospital after the Thursday incident where he was treated and released. The dog was transported to an emergency veterinary clinic for treatment.
The crash occurred in the area of South Golden Road and Utah Street. Police found McKenzie at a nearby apartment complex after preliminary investigations identified her as a suspect.
Jenel Stelton-Holtmeier: 303-954-1661 or jsteltonholtmeier@denverpost.com
