BUFORD — Gwinnett County Senior Magistrate Judge Emily Powell died New Year’s Eve after being struck by a vehicle while she was crossing the street Dec. 20.

The Gwinnett County Police Department is actively investigating the fatal pedestrian incident that took place at the intersection of South Lee Street and West Moreno Street.

According to police officials, Judge Powell was crossing from the south shoulder to the north shoulder of West Moreno Street when she was struck by a truck that was traveling on the roadway.





Powell sustained serious injuries at the scene and was transported to the hospital. On Dec. 31 she died from her injuries. The circumstances surrounding this incident are still under investigation.

Powell was one of the original Gwinnett County Magistrates where she served the court for more than 20 years.

She attended the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer and leaves behind a husband and two children. Based on her experience, she was routinely tasked with helping train and mentor new judges in Gwinnett County.

Powell was also a graduate of Leadership Gwinnett and active with Gwinnett Senior Leadership.

If anyone has any information to share in this case, please contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300.

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. The case number is 19-117579