DC Public Schools employee arrested in deadly hit-and-run

WASHINGTON - The Metropolitan Police Department has made an arrest in the deadly hit-and-run that took place Wednesday night in Northeast. 

Police say 59-year-old Glen Grier, of Northeast, D.C., was arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter and driving under the influence. Grier was serving as a Pre-K educational aide for D.C. Public Schools (DCPS) and was hired by the District in 2021, FOX 5 has confirmed. He worked as a substitute teacher for DCPS since 2006. 

Grier struck a pedestrian crossing the street with his Toyota Camry in the 1000 block of Brentwood Road. 

Initially, police say Gier fled the scene, however, he returned a short time later and was arrested by responding officers. 

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Upon arrival, D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services found the victim unresponsive. The victim was pronounced dead on the scene by a doctor and was later transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. 

Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department's Major Crash Investigations Unit are still investigating the incident.