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Gwinnett Police Call for Witnesses in Fatal Accident

Anyone who witnessed an accident in Lenora Park in Snellville Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, that resulted in the death of 1-year-old Olivia Hellwig, is asked to contact investigators.

Gwinnett County accident investigators are asking that anyone in Lenora Park on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, investigators.

An updated press release states the Gwinnett County Police Department Accident Investigation Unit has learned new information regarding this incident after additional witnesses came forward.

Investigators say they learned that both the mother and baby sustained injuries in the accident and were transported to Egleston Hospital of Atlanta. The mother, Brooke Hellwig, was treated for minor injuries and released and the baby,

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The investigation is ongoing, and anyone who witnessed this accident who has not spoken with investigators is encouraged to call the Accident Investigation Unit at 770-338-5675.

In the meantime, the family is preparing for the funeral of the little girl and has asked for complete privacy as they deal with their grief.

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