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Police arrest man connected to fatal hit-and-run in Northeast DC Wednesday

The driver of the hit and run vehicle 59 year-old Glen Grier, was arrested and charged with Involuntary Manslaughter and Driving Under the Influence.

WASHINGTON — Editors Note: The video above is from a separate story published in November 2021.

D.C. Police have made an arrest in the fatal hit and run that occurred on Wednesday night on Brentwood Road in Northeast D.C.

According to police, a Toyota Camry struck the man on Brentwood Rd in Northeast DC. That driver fled the scene, but then returned later and was arrested by police. 

Glen Grier, 59-year-old of Northeast, D.C., was arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter and driving under the influence. The man who was killed has yet to be identified, due to the pending notification of his next of kin. 

Wednesday night a man died after he was struck by a vehicle in Northeast D.C. outside of the crosswalk area, police say. D.C Police said the driver of the striking vehicle did not remain on the scene of the crash. 

According to MPD, the incident happened at 7:12 p.m. Officers were called to the 1000 block of Brentwood Road in Northeast D.C.

This is a developing story, follow WUSA9 for more updates. 

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