Police have charged a man in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a grandmother on New Year’s Eve in south suburban Riverdale.
The victim, identified as 71-year-old Harriet Reynolds, was struck and killed as celebrations for the new year were beginning.
The driver fled the scene immediately after the collision, sparking an intense investigation by local authorities.
Riverdale police announced that Barry Lewis is now in custody. He faces several serious charges, including:
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Driving on a revoked license.
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Driving causing death.
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Leaving the scene of a fatal accident.
Lewis is scheduled to appear in court this Wednesday to face these charges.
Community members have expressed relief that an arrest was made, remembering Reynolds as a beloved member of the neighborhood.
