Overview
- Police identified the driver as Barry Lewis and charged him with causing death, obstruction of justice, and driving while license revoked.
- Investigators say a white Kia struck Harriet Reynolds at about 4:42 p.m. on Dec. 31 in an HP gas station parking lot on East 146th Street, knocking her down and running over her.
- Authorities allege the driver exited, moved Reynolds from beneath the vehicle, gave a false statement denying involvement, then left the scene.
- Detectives used video footage and witness interviews to identify Lewis after initial attempts to locate him failed; his attorney presented him on Jan. 5, and police say he declined to cooperate.
- The vehicle is in police custody and is being processed for additional evidence as the investigation remains active.