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Dakota Waters

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Berkmar High Mourning Loss of Dakota Waters, 17

Jorge Quintana, of Gwinnett County Public Schools, confirmed that Dakota Waters was listed as a junior at the Lilburn high school.

Gwinnett County Public Schools is confirming that the teen killed Wednesday in an early morning accident on Lawrenceville Highway is a student at Berkmar High School. Dakota Waters, 17, was listed as a junior at the Lilburn high school, according to Jorge Quintana, a spokesman for Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS.) Reached Thursday afternoon, Quintana said: "The school was notified early yesterday morning that Dakota had passed away. The school district dispatched its crisis team, a group of counselors from schools from throughout the district, to assist classmates and faculty. "The crisis team visited each of Dakota's classes throughout the day to speak with his classmates. They were also available the rest of the day yesterday, as …

Jannette G Ramirez

5:15 pm on Sunday, February 10, 2013

In 2010 my best friend was also hit by a car and killed, he also attended berkmar high school. The police never found his killer. A month later, I was struck by a car and nearly died. The police officer gave me the ticket for "illegally crossing the street." I was on a cross walk. I still have to see doctors and lawyers but thank God I am alive. Don't blame America. Don't blame the police, they …   more ›

Driver Charged in Fatal Pedestrian Accident on Lawrenceville Hwy

The driver, Sharon Mitchell-Golden of Stone Mountain has been charged in the accident that killed a Lawrenceville, Ga. teen.

Gwinnett County Police say the driver involved in the fatal pedestrian accident on Lawrenceville Highway Wednesday morning has now been charged. In a release, GCPD Cpl. Jake Smith said Sharon Mitchell-Golden, 49, of Stone Mountain, turned herself in to police Thursday. Mitchell-Golden has been charged with second degree vehicular homicide, a misdemeanor, and driving more than 300 feet in the center turn lane.  Mitchell-Golden reportedly struck 17 year old Dakota M. Waters of Lawrenceville as he tried to cross Lawrenceville Highway between Hamilton Road and James Road at around 7:30am. Waters was reportedly standing in the center lane as Mitchell-Golden was unable to stop her 2007 Land Rover and hit the teen. Waters was taken to Gwinnett …

Ruth Coney

1:40 pm on Friday, January 18, 2013

Also, I feel sorry for the driver. People don't expect someone to be in a turn lane. I think she was probably NOT speeding since most drivers are slowing down before they make a turn. She must be devastated. I'm praying for her.   more ›

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