Buford Man Killed in Hit and Run Accident

In a press release today, the Gwinnett County Police Accident Investigation Unit (A.I.U.) said it is investigating a hit-and-run accident involving the death of a pedestrian in an accident which occurred on S.R. 20 (Buford Drive) between Satellite Blvd and South Lee Street.

Investigators with A.I.U. have identified the pedestrian as 61-year-old Edward T. Harley of Buford. Mr. Harley was struck by a vehicle heading northbound on Buford Drive just north of Satellite Blvd and died on scene as a result of the injuries sustained in the accident. The vehicle did not stop and continued north on Buford Drive; it was last seen turning right onto South Lee Street.

Corporal Ritter with Gwinnett County Police Department stated that "investigators are looking for the driver and a vehicle that has plastic missing from the headlight cover and a shattered side window." They are diligently following up on all leads as this investigation continues.

Anyone with information regarding the driver and vehicle of this accident is urged to contact the Gwinnett County Police Accident Investigation Hotline at 678-442-5653