Gwinnett County Judge Dies After Being Hit By Car In Buford

BUFORD, GA - A Gwinnett Senior Magistrate Judge who was hit by a car late last month has died from her injuries.

Police said Judge Emily Powell was struck by a truck on South Lee Street at West Moreno Street in Buford around 6 p.m. on Dec. 20, according to the Gwinnett Daily Post.

The driver left the scene without contacting police, but did so later. No charges have been filed.

Powell was crossing from the south shoulder to the north one on West Moreno Street when she was struck. Police said Powell sustained serious injuries and was transported to the hospital. She has since died.

Police said the accident is still under investigation.

Powell was one of the original Gwinnett County Magistrates and served the court for over 20 years. She attended the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University.

She was married with two children, according to the Gwinnett Daily Post. Powell's experience lent her to training and mentoring new judges in Gwinnett County.

She was also a graduate of Leadership Gwinnett and active with Gwinnett Senior Leadership.

Police ask anyone with information to share in this case to contact detectives at 770-513-5300.