A close call was captured after a pet owner lost their grip of a leash seeing their dog race across a road just metres away from an oncoming motorcyclist.

Footage from April 5 captured in Virginia, US, shows a woman at the side of the road stumbling as she attempts to stop her pooch from running off.

Fortunately, the biker was skilled and managed to avoid the incident in time for the dog to get away.

It's not known if the pet owner managed to catch her dog.

VIRGINIA, USA - APRIL 5: Pet owner loses her grip on the leash almost risking her dog getting hit by a motorcyclist on April 5, 2023 in Virginia, USA. The incident was captured on the action camera of the motorcyclist. In the footage, we can see a woman walking out of her house to walk her dogs. But before she can react, the dog pulls on the leash and runs free. The motorcyclist was on the move and almost hit the dog. Fortunately, the biker was skilled and managed to avoid the incident in time for the dog to get away. While no one was hurt by the accident, the pet owner must be more aware that these types of things can happen.

Footage was recorded at: Virginia, USA

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