The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office said police dog Zaki is recovering after being hit by a pickup Wednesday morning.

Sheriff Steve Cox said handler Deputy Chris Mueller was about to load Zaki into the patrol vehicle when the K-9 darted back toward the street and into the roadway at a location in Chillicothe.

“An eastbound pickup subsequently struck Zaki. The driver’s vision was impaired due to the bright sun and the driver stopped at the scene,” Sheriff Cox said.

Zaki was able to get into the patrol vehicle without help and was taken to the vet for examination.

“The vet thought Zaki would be fine but wanted to do a few tests to make absolutely certain,” Sheriff Cox said. “Zaki did receive a couple of small cuts and some bruising.”