Angel, you know in your heart that we are right, it was an accident. My only suggestion would be that you write a note to the owners of the dog apologizing for the loss of their dog (without bringing up his being loose, we cannot know why that was), and tell them how awful you honestly feel, so that they know it was indeed an acident, and that it wasn't someone who hit the dog on purpose. You can give the note in a sealed envelope to the police department or animal control, so that if anyone comes forward, they can hand them the note, or if they won't do this, ask for the owners name and address so you can send the note to them. Include, if you can get up the courage to do this, a copy of the Rainbow Bridge poem, and a note of condolence, if you will, from the Pet Talk community. Don't feel you have to sign the note, just let them know it WAS an accident, and that you are sorry.

Don't feel you must take my suggestion, or that anyone here will think any less of you either way.

Chin up, be brave, and hug a dog every day.