GCPS Resource Officer Injured by Vehicle on Wednesday

A Gwinnett County Schools police resource officer was struck and injured by a vehicle about 6:45 a.m. Wednesday (February 13) near Lanier High in Sugar Hill, Gwinnett Police said.

The GCPS officer "suffered serious injuries" from the accident, which happened while he was directing traffic at the school, which is located on Buford Highway near Suwanee, police said.

The GCPS officer was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Charges are pending for the driver of the vehicle that struck the officer, police said.

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