Officer Termination
Gwinnett Officer Fired After Policy Violation Led to Crash Seriously Injuring Children
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Officer Myles Green's exact employment and training timeline: hired April 4, 2022; graduated from the 114th Police Academy on November 30, 2022; cleared for solo patrol on April 1, 2023.
In the June 5 crash on Holcomb Bridge Road, the Hyundai Kona's front passenger and two children in the back suffered serious injuries; the driver and Green were among those injured, and two adults were hospitalized.
Green was terminated on June 22 following the internal investigation.
Police Chief J.D. McClure said the incident contradicts department policy and training that requires officers to completely stop and determine right-of-way before proceeding through an intersection against a red light.
Gwinnett County Police Department fired Officer Myles Green on June 22, just 17 days after a crash he caused seriously injured two children and three others Fox 5 Atlanta. Green was responding to a "shots fired" call when he ran a red light at Holcomb Bridge Road and Peachtree Parkway without stopping, slamming his patrol SUV into a Hyundai Kona WSB Radio.
The Georgia State Patrol has since taken over the criminal investigation and obtained arrest warrants for Green The Georgia Sun. He now faces potential felony charges for the injuries caused during the June 5 collision.
Red Light Violation Ends Officer's Four-Year Career
Green entered the intersection against a red light and never came to a complete stop. That single action broke a core department rule. Gwinnett County Police Chief J.D. McClure said officers must "completely stop" at red lights and confirm all lanes have cleared before moving through, even during emergencies Fox 5 Atlanta. Green did neither.
Green was hired on April 4, 2022, and graduated from the 114th Police Academy on November 30, 2022 Fox 5 Atlanta. He was cleared for solo patrol on April 1, 2023. He had worked alone for just over three years before the crash ended his career The Georgia Sun.
Two Children Among Five People Hurt in the Crash
The collision happened at 3:43 PM on June 5. Green's patrol SUV struck a Hyundai Kona, setting off a multi-vehicle crash 11Alive. The Kona's front passenger and two children riding in the back seat all suffered serious injuries. The driver of the Kona and Green also sustained injuries, and two adults were taken to the hospital WSB Radio.
Five people in total were hurt. The children's injuries have been described as serious and potentially life-altering WSB Radio. Green suffered only minor injuries in the crash.
Georgia State Patrol Takes Over Criminal Investigation
The GCPD's own Accident Investigation Unit reviewed the crash first. It then handed the criminal case to the Georgia State Patrol to ensure an independent review Yahoo News. On June 25, state patrol officials confirmed they had secured arrest warrants for Green WSB Radio.
Under Georgia law, "Serious Injury by Vehicle" is a felony carrying one to 15 years in prison per count. With two children seriously hurt, Green could face multiple counts. No bond amount has been publicly set, and Green is expected to turn himself in on the warrants The Georgia Sun.
Department Pushes Accountability Message After Firing
Chief McClure said the incident goes against everything the department trains officers to do. "The Gwinnett County Police Department is committed to serving our community with professionalism, integrity, and accountability," he said, adding that "public trust is built through consistent actions" Fox 5 Atlanta. The department fired Green within 17 days of the crash.
The county could face a major civil lawsuit from the victims. Because the department has already admitted Green broke its own policy, legal experts say the county's standard "sovereign immunity" defense — which shields governments from some lawsuits — may be harder to use. The GCPD is also expected to review emergency driving training across the whole force Yahoo News.
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