A Gwinnett County police officer is out of a job and facing a state-led criminal investigation after a June 5 crash that left people with significant injuries and scattered debris across a busy suburban intersection. An internal review found the officer violated department policy, and the Georgia State Patrol has now stepped in and pursued arrest warrants tied to the collision.
Department findings and firing
According to CBS News Atlanta, the Gwinnett County Police Department fired Officer Myles Green on June 22 after its Accident Investigation Unit concluded that Green drove into a traffic-controlled intersection against a red light and failed to stop to make sure it was clear. Investigators said those actions violated both training and written policy that require officers to come to a complete stop at red signals before proceeding, even while on duty.
"The Gwinnett County Police Department is committed to serving our community with professionalism, integrity, and accountability," Police Chief J.D. McClure said in a statement cited by CBS.
Crash scene and early reports
The collision happened at Highway 141 and Holcomb Bridge Road, shutting down lanes and leaving a Gwinnett patrol SUV with heavy front-end damage while another SUV was pushed off the roadway, as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta. Initial coverage focused on the mangled vehicles and debris field and noted that the area was snarled with traffic as officers worked the scene, but early reports did not include full details about the extent of the injuries or any potential criminal charges.
State Patrol probe and next steps
Per CBS News Atlanta, Gwinnett's preliminary internal review prompted the department to ask the Georgia State Patrol to take over the criminal investigation. GSP has obtained arrest warrants connected to the crash, according to CBS, which also reports that the wreck resulted in significant injuries.
Green joined the Gwinnett County Police Department in April 2022, CBS News Atlanta noted, and completed field training before being assigned to solo patrol in April 2023. County officials say they intend to cooperate fully with the state-led inquiry as it moves ahead.
Legal implications
An arrest warrant indicates that investigators believe there is probable cause for criminal charges, but prosecutors ultimately decide whether to formally file charges after reviewing the evidence. Administrative discipline, in this case the officer's termination, is handled separately from any criminal process and does not determine what happens in court. Any criminal case that might result from the crash would move through state court if prosecutors choose to pursue charges.
Gwinnett residents can expect more information as troopers and prosecutors release investigative records or file court documents. This story will be updated as additional filings and official statements become public.
