What we know
What we know: FBI agent struck pedestrian with government car then lied about NYC hit-and-run, prosecutors say
Compiled Nov 5
What we know
- 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.
- Andrew Reyes later lied to investigators about the hit-and-run, according to an unsealed indictment.
- Reyes, 30, was arrested Thursday morning with arraignment scheduled for later that day.
- He faces charges including willfully depriving someone of constitutional rights while acting under color of law, and making false statements.
- Reyes had the car's emergency lights on while speeding against traffic when he hit the man.
- After the crash, Reyes got out, dragged the unconscious victim out of the street, placed his bag next to him on a bench, then fled.
What we don’t know yet
- The victim was not identified and his condition wasn't known.
- The FBI didn't immediately respond to inquiries about Reyes' employment history and status.
- Reyes' attorney declined further comment beyond saying he would plead not guilty.
Open questions
- Who is the victim and what is his current condition?
- Is Reyes still employed by the FBI, and if not, when did his employment end?
- What specific evidence do prosecutors have showing Reyes lied to investigators?
- Why was Reyes driving with emergency lights on at the time of the crash?
Drawn from the Associated Press report. “What we don’t know” lists only what the reporting itself flags as unresolved.