Now first let me say that I probably would have stopped, at least to get the owners name from the tag(assuming there is one). I am a pet owner and would like to know if this happened to my dog so he doesn't lay there only to be hit again.
As far as taking responsibility for one's actions, exactly which action would that be? Maintaining one's lane while traveling on the roadway? I'm sorry but if it's hitting your dog or the ditch, the dog loses. There is a leash law. Your post almost implies intent.
Is it really a law to stop and render aid to an animal? Do squirrels count? I ha