Police: Teen Dakota Waters killed in pedestrian accident

Jan 17, 2013 - 11:17
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Police: Teen Dakota Waters killed in pedestrian accident
Police: Teen Dakota Waters killed in pedestrian accident

Gwinnett County police say a 17-year-old was struck and killed by a vehicle early Wednesday moing while trying to cross Lawrenceville Highway.

Police say Dakota Waters was crossing the highway between Hamilton Road and James Road at around 7:30 a.m.  They say Waters was standing in a center tu lane outside a crosswalk when he washit by a black 2007 Land Rover as it was attempting to make a left tu onto James Road.

Waters was transported to Gwinnett Medical Center, and later died of his injuries.

Police say the driver of the Land Rover, 49-year-old Sharen Golden, has not been charged and the accident remains under investigation.

Sharon Mitchell-Golden

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Mike Gallagher Freelance writer with a passion for travelling