Gwinnett County, Georgia – A man has been indicted by a grand jury in connection with a high-speed chase that tragically led to the death of Georgia State Trooper Jimmy Cenescar. The incident occurred on January 28th, when Cenescar, aged 28, was fatally injured while working for the Georgia State Patrol. Doctors at the hospital pronounced him dead following the events of the chase.
According to the Georgia State Patrol, Cenescar was attempting to stop a motorcyclist fleeing on Interstate 85 when his patrol car collided with an embankment near SR 317 in Suwanee. The man accused of leading the trooper on this deadly chase, identified as Gerson Danilo Ayala-Rodriguez, faces a range of charges including felony murder, first-degree vehicular homicide, and tampering with evidence. Additionally, Ayala-Rodriguez faces multiple counts of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, as well as misdemeanor charges for reckless driving and speeding.
The District Attorney’s office in Gwinnett County announced the indictment against Ayala-Rodriguez, emphasizing the tragic consequences of his alleged reckless behavior that resulted in the loss of Trooper Cenescar’s life. District Attorney Patsy Austin-Gatson stated, “This was inexcusable, and we intend to prosecute this case to the fullest extent of the law.”
In February, family and friends of Trooper Cenescar gathered for his funeral, mourning the loss of a dedicated public servant. Meanwhile, Ayala-Rodriguez is being held without bond in the Gwinnett County Jail as he awaits trial for his involvement in the fatal chase. The community continues to grieve the loss of Trooper Cenescar and seeks justice for his untimely passing.
As legal proceedings move forward, the impact of this incident on both the law enforcement community and the general public remains a significant and concerning issue. Authorities and community members alike are working towards ensuring accountability and seeking closure in the wake of this tragedy.