David Jones undergoes drug and alcohol treatment for drunk driving and hit and run charges

By D.C. Witness Staff - October 31, 2017
Homicides | Suspects |

The man charged with drinking, driving and striking a pedestrian is undergoing drug and alcohol treatment while the case against him continues.

David Jones, 36, is being held without bond and is facing second-degree murder, driving under the influence, and leaving after colliding charges. He is undergoing drug and alcohol treatment.

On Feb. 6, Carolyn Ellis and another pedestrian were crossing on 10th and U St., NW when a black car sped around the corner and struck Ellis at 10:45 p.m. Ellis, 65, was found unconscious, and transported to a nearby hospital where she died due to major head trauma.

Officers later located a visibly intoxicated Jones stumbling around 14th street.

A felony status conference hearing was scheduled for Nov. 7.