Gwinnett County, GA – Police Officer Strikes and Kills Pedestrian
Gwinnett County, Georgia (April 9, 2023) - According to the department, a Gwinnett County police officer was involved in a fatal accident that killed a pedestrian early Sunday morning. The investigation has been turned over to the Georgia State Patrol.
The officer, who has not been identified, was driving down Brook Hollow Parkway near the Mitchell Road intersection. According to the department, he hit a pedestrian who was walking in the roadway around 3:30 a.m.
When the officer hit the victim, he jumped out of his car and tried to help, according to officials. The pedestrian was killed as a result of his injuries.
The victim was identified as a 48-year-old man from Lawrenceville.
The unnamed officer suffered from a minor injury.
The Georgia State Patrol will investigate the incident because an officer was involved.
Pedestrian Accidents in Georgia
Anyone who is not operating a motor vehicle on the road is a pedestrian. Accidents involving pedestrians pose a serious threat. They are more serious than other types of accidents because, even when moving slowly, a car can seriously hurt an unprotected person. Nearly all pedestrian collisions result in injuries, and many even result in fatalities.
Accidents involving pedestrians are handled by the law similarly to accidents involving motor vehicles. Victims are entitled to compensation for any harm the accident may have caused.
If you or a loved one is hurt in a pedestrian accident and you think it was someone else's fault, you should seek the counsel of an experienced Personal Injury Attorney to assist you with your claim.
The Mabra Law Firm can help you submit a claim for compensation if you were a pedestrian who was struck by a car or if a family member was hit and killed by a motor vehicle.
When you choose to have our firm represent you, we will make every effort to see that you receive payment for any medical costs, lost wages, or emotional suffering brought on by the incident.
To learn more about how we can assist you with your case, call us at 404-344-5255 to arrange a free consultation with one of our knowledgeable attorneys who specialize in pedestrian accidents.
Note: This post was created with the help of outside sources, such as news articles and first-hand accounts. Because the details of this accident have not been independently verified, please notify us immediately if you discover any false information. We will update the post to reflect the correct information.
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