Found this via Drudge. It just infuriates me that a city worker could be so careless and crass. It really hits home because we have a Boston Terrier and realize how they become a member of the family and steal your heart. I feel terrible for this family.

NEW YORK (CBS) ? A Bronx man is devastated after his dog was swept up and killed by a city street sweeper Thursday morning.

The incident occurred at Randall and St. Lawrence avenues in the Soundview section of the borough. Witnesses say the sweeper came speeding down the street, swerving to avoid a speed bump, before yanking the dog, a Boston terrier named Ginger, right out of its leash.

The worker should not be allowed to continue running this piece of machinery:

Ginger and her mate, Buster, were both on leashes on the side of the street when the sweeper approached. Witnesses say the vehicle was moving at about 30 or 40 mph, must faster than the 10 mph it’s supposed to go, and that the driver was listening to headphones.

“He came so close to the car that he sucked the dog off the leash,” said Isamar Maldonado, who saw the horrifying incident. “He was not paying attention, and while you’re on duty you’re not supposed to [have headphones] on.”

Witnesses say they chased the truck for blocks, but when he finally stopped they say he refused to shut down the mechanical broom.

“We couldn’t believe that man could be driving that fast and sweep up the little dog like he was a piece of garbage or something, and then don’t even say ‘I’m sorry,’” said Maldonado.

Apparently the Department of Sanitation thinks it’s fine for this moron to continue in his duties.

The driver of the sweeper continues to sweep streets in that neighborhood while the investigation is ongoing.

Never mind that according to witnesses he was driving too fast and not paying attention. God forbid if a child was in his way.