The Accident Investigation Unit is looking for a Dodge Ram van that looks like the depicted pictures. AIU does not have a color description of this vehicle however they do believe there will be damage to the right front side of the vehicles headlight assembly and sheet metal that would be consistent with striking a person. Anyone with information regarding the vehicle and driver is urged to contact the Gwinnett County Police Accident Investigation Unit at 770-338-7430 ext. 5672.  

(Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ approximately 11:37 pm) The Gwinnett County Police Department Accident Investigation Unit (AIU) is currently investigating a fatal pedestrian hit & run accident that occurred on Sugarloaf Parkway in between Cruse Road and State Route 316 in unincorporated Lawrenceville within Gwinnett County.

The preliminary investigation revealed that 25 year old Thiago Campos of Suwanee was attempting to cross Sugarloaf Parkway outside of a crosswalk. Vehicle 2 was traveling westbound toward SR 316 on Sugarloaf Parkway and struck Mr. Campos. The driver of Vehicle 2 did not stop after striking Mr. Campos and left the scene. Mr. Campos died on scene and a result of the injuries sustained from the collision.

Investigators believe that Vehicle 2 is a late model Dodge Ram van based on the debris left at the scene. At this time the color of the vehicle has not been determined nor do they have a description of the driver. It is believed the vehicle will have damage to the front passenger side of the vehicle.

Anyone with information regarding this accident is urged to call the Gwinnett County Police Department at 770-338-7430 ext. 5670.