Thursday September 19th, 2024 10:48PM

Authorities searching for suspect in fatal Duluth hit-and-run

By Austin Eller News Director

Gwinnett County authorities are working to identify a suspect following a fatal hit-and-run that happened in Duluth on Tuesday. 

The Gwinnett County Police Department said in a press release Nguyen Phooc Nguyen, 77, of Duluth, was hit by a white SUV at 7:40 p.m. on Ingram Road and Clara Mae Walk. The white SUV left the scene and Nguyen died from injuries sustained in the collision.

Nguyen was reportedly checking the mail at his home when he was struck by the vehicle.

Witnesses or those with information on the incident are asked to contact Gwinnett County Police Department Investigators or Atlanta Crime Stoppers. GCPD Detectives can be reached at (678) 442-5653. Tipsters can submit information anonymously by calling Atlanta Crime Stoppers at (404) 577-8477 or by visiting www.stopcrimeATL.com. 

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