FBI Agent Andrew Reyes Indicted Over Brooklyn Hit-and-Run

A federal grand jury has indicted an FBI agent on charges that he struck a pedestrian with his government-issued car while driving the wrong way on a Brooklyn street, then left the man unconscious on a park bench instead of calling for help, according to the Brooklyn U.S. Attorney's Office, as reported by the New York Post.

Andrew Reyes, 30, was arrested Thursday morning and was scheduled to make his first appearance in Brooklyn federal court that afternoon, prosecutors said.

What Charges Does Andrew Reyes Face?

The indictment charges Reyes with willfully depriving a person of his constitutional rights while acting under color of law, plus a separate count of making false statements to federal investigators, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York. Both counts stem from conduct federal prosecutors say occurred while Reyes was on duty and operating an FBI vehicle. He faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted on the charges, prosecutors said.

Brooklyn U.S. Attorney Joe Nocella framed the allegations in a statement accompanying the indictment: "The defendant's alleged conduct demonstrated a shocking disregard for human life and his sworn oath to uphold the law."

"The defendant's alleged conduct demonstrated a shocking disregard for human life and his sworn oath to uphold the law." — Joe Nocella, U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of New York

What Happened on Ocean Parkway on Feb. 3?

Prosecutors say Reyes was driving against traffic with his emergency lights activated at the intersection of Ocean Parkway and Beverley Road in Kensington at around 6 a.m. when he struck a man who was crossing the street in his agency-issued Chevy Impala. The pedestrian fell to the pavement and was knocked unconscious, according to court papers cited by the Post. The victim survived; court filings did not specify the extent of his injuries.

What Did Reyes Allegedly Do After the Crash?

Rather than call 911, Reyes stopped his car, dragged the unconscious man off the street and across the sidewalk to a nearby bench, and retrieved the victim's bag before placing it beside him, the indictment alleges. Prosecutors describe the result as leaving the man "severely injured and unattended" before Reyes left the scene.

How Did Reyes Allegedly Mislead Investigators?

The false-statements count centers on a May interview with the Justice Department's Office of Inspector General, according to the indictment. Reyes told OIG investigators he had never hit anyone with his FBI vehicle and had not failed to report any such incident — a claim prosecutors now say was false and forms the basis of the second charge.

What Happens to Reyes's FBI Career?

Reyes joined the FBI in 2023 and was assigned to the bureau's New York field office, according to the Post. He was fired from that post after an internal investigation into the February crash, prosecutors said. It was not immediately clear from available court filings whether the bureau's internal review preceded or ran parallel to the federal grand jury's work.

By the Numbers

• 6 a.m.: approximate time of the Feb. 3 crash on Ocean Parkway, per prosecutors
• 10 years: maximum prison exposure Reyes faces if convicted on both counts
• 2023: year Reyes joined the FBI, per the Post's reporting
• 30: Reyes's age at the time of his arrest

What to Watch

• Reyes's arraignment and bail determination following his first Brooklyn federal court appearance
• Whether the Justice Department's inspector general refers additional findings tied to the May interview
• Any civil claim the victim or his attorneys file over the crash and the alleged delay in seeking medical help
• Whether the FBI's New York field office discloses changes to vehicle-use or incident-reporting protocols following the firing

The case is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York. Court papers reviewed by the Post did not name defense counsel for Reyes, and it was not immediately clear how he intended to plead.