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Man caught driving on wrong side of road hit officer while trying to flee, metro Atlanta police say
By Kimberly Wright at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
A man has been arrested after driving down the wrong side of the road and hitting an officer while trying to flee, Gwinnett County police said.After noticing Demetrius Gibson driving down the wrong side of the road May 30, an officer said he followed the suspect into an apartment complex and pull...
Key takeaway After noticing Demetrius Gibson driving down the wrong side of the road May 30, an officer said he followed the suspect into an apartment complex and pull...
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The arrest of Demetrius Gibson brings attention to the risks faced by law enforcement officers in metro Atlanta , particularly in situations where suspects attempt to flee. The fact that Gibson was able to hit an officer while trying to escape raises concerns about the safety protocols in place during traffic stops. As the case against Gibson moves forward, it will be important to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine if any additional measures could have been taken to prevent the officer from being struck. The charges against Gibson, including aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer, underscore the severity of the incident and the need for swift action to be taken against those who put officers' lives at risk. The community will be watching to see how the Gwinnett County authorities handle this case and what steps they will take to ensure officer safety in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A man has been arrested after driving down the wrong side of the road and hitting an officer while trying to flee, Gwinnett County police said.After noticing Demetrius Gibson driving down the wrong side of the road May 30, an officer said he followed the suspect into an apartment complex and pull...
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