Gwinnett County Police seek public’s help in hit-and-run of woman, 24

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– The Gwinnett County Police Department is seeking information from the public concerning a hit-and-run collision that resulted in the death of a pedestrian.

On Sept. 27, at approximately 4 a.m., Mecha Woodard, 24, Sandy Springs pulled her vehicle over and began walking in the gore zone between State Route 316 and the entrance ramp from Boggs Road when she was struck by an unknown vehicle. The gore zone is a triangular area where a road merges with a larger road.

The suspect vehicle suffered damage to the front passenger-side bumper and headlight. Investigators with our Accident Investigation Unit were able to collect vehicle parts from the scene and determined that the suspect vehicle is a 2019-2022 Lexus RX350 or Lexus RX 450.

Anyone who has information to share in this case is asked  to contact GCPD detectives at 678.442.5653.

To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404.577.TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com.  Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

Pictured: Mecha Woodard, 24, of Sandy Springs was struck while walking. Photos via Gwinnett County Police Department.