Crime & Safety

Teen Struck, Killed Crossing Lawrenceville Hwy

The victim has been identified as Dakota M. Waters, 17 of Lawrenceville, Ga.

Gwinnett County Police say a 17-year-old was hit by a car while trying to cross Lawrenceville Highway Wednesday morning. 

According to Gwinnett County Police Cpl. Edwin Ritter, Dakota M. Waters was trying cross the multi-lane road between Hamilton Rd and James Rd just before 7:30am. A driver of a Land Rover was driving northbound and moved into the center lane to turn left on to James Road. Waters was reportedly standing in that center lane, the driver was unable to stop and hit the teen. 

Waters was taken to Gwinnett Medical Center in critical condition and later died.

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Editor's Note: Article was edited to correct day of the incident.

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