Man charged after woman killed in Riverdale hit-and-run crash on New Year's Eve, police say

Tuesday, January 6, 2026
RIVERDALE, Ill. (WLS) -- A man has now been charged in a deadly hit-and-run crash on New Year's Eve in south suburban Riverdale, police said.



The crash killed 71-year old Harriet Reynolds.

A suspect, Barry Lewis, has been charged with several counts, including driving on revoked license and driving causing death, police said.

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Lewis is due in court Wednesday.
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