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Maryland man charged in Littlestown pedestrian death
Authorities say Jose Delio Reyes Lopez was denied bail due to immigration concerns after allegedly striking and killing a woman in a crosswalk.
Published on Feb. 18, 2026
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A 39-year-old Maryland man has been charged with misdemeanor reckless driving after allegedly striking and killing a 44-year-old woman in a Littlestown, Pennsylvania crosswalk. Jose Delio Reyes Lopez was denied bail due to an "immigration detainer" as authorities say he was not legally in the United States.
Why it matters
Pedestrian safety and the challenges of balancing immigration enforcement with criminal justice are key issues highlighted by this tragic incident in the small town of Littlestown.
The details
According to police, on February 4, 2026, Lopez was driving a construction pickup truck when he struck Rebecca Funt as she was crossing East King Street with the "walk" signal illuminated. Funt was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Lopez cooperated with the investigation and told police "I didn't see her." Surveillance footage confirmed Funt was halfway through the crosswalk when she was hit.
- On February 4, 2026, first responders were called around 8:50 a.m. for a report of a pedestrian struck.
- Funt was pronounced dead at UPMC Hanover Hospital around 9:52 a.m. on February 4, 2026.
The players
Jose Delio Reyes Lopez
A 39-year-old Maryland resident who was charged with misdemeanor reckless driving in the incident.
Rebecca Funt
A 44-year-old woman from Littlestown Borough who was struck and killed while crossing the street in a crosswalk.
What they’re saying
“I didn't see her.”
— Jose Delio Reyes Lopez (Police affidavit)
What’s next
A preliminary hearing for Lopez was scheduled for February 18, 2026.
The takeaway
This tragic incident highlights the need for increased pedestrian safety measures and the complex intersection of immigration enforcement and the criminal justice system, especially in smaller communities.
