(Lawrenceville, Ga., December 3, 2021) – The Gwinnett Police Accident Investigation Unit is working to identify the driver of a vehicle who caused a fatality accident and then left the scene. On November 24, 2021, officers responded to a “hit and run” call on S.R 8 (Winder Hwy) and Still Road. At approximately 6:40 a.m., Gelacio Urquiza Hernandez (56-year-old male from Winder, Ga) was driving west on Winder Hwy when another vehicle hit him, causing Gelacio to lose control of his vehicle.

Gelacio and his passenger Luis Urquiza Requena (36-year-old male from Winder, Ga) went over a guardrail and rolled down the embankment. Luis died because of the injuries sustained during the accident. Gelacio was transported to a local hospital and treated for his injuries.

Though there is no suspect description, witnesses are encouraged to call GCPD Investigators or Atlanta Crime Stoppers with any helpful information. 

If anyone has any information to share in this case, please contact GCPD detectives at (678) 442-5653.  To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Atlanta 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.