BY MATT LINDSEYNorth Country This Week

STOCKHOLM — The owner of a water buffalo that was struck and killed by a Jeep on U.S. Highway 11 in Stockholm on Oct. 17 has been identified as Sean Myers, who said the animal had traveled less than a mile from his farm before the crash.

“No comment due to impending litigation,” Myers said.

State police Public Information Officer Brandi Ashley confirmed to North Country This Week that Myers responded to the scene following the crash and claimed ownership of the animal.

Two people were taken to Canton-Potsdam Hospital for evaluation following the collision, which occurred at about 6:50 p.m., according to state police.

Troopers said a red 2017 Jeep driven by Kristen L. Rozelle, 50, Norwood, was traveling southwest when the water buffalo entered the roadway. Rozelle was unable to avoid the animal and struck it head-on.

Rozelle and her passenger, Lindsey Baker, 27, Potsdam, were transported to Canton-Potsdam Hospital. Neither was reportedly injured.

The water buffalo died at the scene, police said.

Asian water buffalo are among the largest members of the Bovini group, which also includes bison and yaks. Adults can stand 5 to 6 feet tall at the shoulder and typically have sparse, dark gray to black coats. Both sexes grow curved horns that sweep backward in a crescent shape.

The animals have been domesticated for more than 5,000 years and have long played an important role in human livelihoods.

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