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FBI agent struck pedestrian with government car then lied about NYC hit-and-run, prosecutors say
Compiled Nov 5

What happened
Prosecutors say an FBI agent drove his government car the wrong way down Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn, ran a red light, struck a pedestrian and fled the scene on Feb. 3.
The detail
Andrew Reyes later lied to investigators about the hit-and-run, according to an unsealed indictment.
The detail
Reyes, 30, was arrested Thursday morning with arraignment scheduled for later that day.
The detail
He faces charges including willfully depriving someone of constitutional rights while acting under color of law, and making false statements.
How it unfolded
Feb. 3: Reyes allegedly drove the wrong way on Ocean Parkway, ran a red light, and struck a pedestrian. · After the crash: Reyes dragged the unconscious victim out of the street, left his bag on a bench, and fled. · At an unspecified later point: Investigators asked Reyes if he'd ever hit a person and not reported it, and he falsely said no. · Thursday morning: Reyes was arrested. · Thursday: An indictment against Reyes was unsealed in U.S. District Court. · Later Thursday: Reyes' arraignment was scheduled, where his attorney said he would plead not guilty.
By the numbers
Feb. 3 date of hit-and-run · 30 Reyes' age · six-lane width of Ocean Parkway
Still unresolved
The victim was not identified and his condition wasn't known.

