Attorney says plea deal possible in case against driver Landen Glass in Hailey Brooks' death

Friday, September 5, 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- There's a new update in the case against the man accused of hitting and killing 11-year-old Hailey Brooks at the 2022 Raleigh Christmas Parade.

Landon Glass was not in court on Friday, but his attorney was. There were talks between his attorney Roger Smith Jr. and the district attorney's office about a possible plea offer in the case. They hope to have something done within the next month.

Police say Glass lost control of his truck after his brakes failed while pulling a float hitting and killing Brooks who was a dancer with CC & Co. Dance Complex.

The family dropped their civil lawsuit against Glass last year.

Family of Hailey Brooks drops lawsuit against Landen Glass


He is still facing an involuntary manslaughter charge. Previously, ABC11 found that Glass was charged numerous times for state law vehicle violations in Virginia. The violations date to February 2021. The charges include multiple failures to have a vehicle inspected and numerous window tint violations.
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