Legal analysis: According to the relevant laws and regulations, a vehicle hitting an animal is not a traffic accident. From the perspective of civil law, animals, as the private property of their owners, have the obligation to care for them. Therefore, when a motor vehicle runs normally, it is generally not responsible for killing or injuring animals that are not towed away by pedestrians.

Legal basis: Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC).

Article 1245th If the animals raised cause damage to others, the animal keeper or manager shall bear the tort liability; However, if it can be proved that the damage was caused by the intentional or gross negligence of the infringed party, the liability may not be assumed or mitigated.

Article 1246th If anyone violates the regulations on administration and fails to take safety measures for animals, thus causing damage to others, the animal keeper or manager shall bear the tort liability; However, it can be proved that the damage was intentionally caused by the infringer, which can reduce the responsibility.

Article 1249 If an abandoned or escaped animal causes damage to others in the process of abandonment or escape, the original owner or manager of the animal shall bear the tort liability.