The Licking County Sheriff's Office announced one of its K-9 deputies passed away Monday morning.
According to the sheriff's office, K-9 Apollo escaped from his handler around 8 a.m. after working overnight.
The sheriff's office said deputies from Franklin County assisted in the search.
Around 9:45 a.m., Apollo was found in the 7200 block of Havens Corners Road in Franklin County.
The sheriff's office said it appeared that Apollo was struck by a vehicle. He was taken to a nearby veterinary hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Apollo served the sheriff's office for the last six years.
The incident is still under investigation.