Burlington Man Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter After Hitting And Killing ‘Piano Man’: Police

BURLINGTON, N.C. — Burlington Police have arrested a man wanted in connection with killing a man after hitting him.

Police say Nathaniel Newton turned himself in at the Alamance County Jail around 10 a.m. Warrants were out for Newton's arrest after he walked away from the hospital following the incident. 

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Newton is accused of hitting, and killing, Reggie Jeffreys with his car after he swerved into the opposite lane near the intersection of Rauhut Street and Hatch Street on June 17. Jeffreys was walking on the sidewalk around the corner from his home.

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Jeffreys, 58, played piano outside Graham Soda Shop and Grill for nearly seven years  and was known as "Piano Man." Jeffreys was also the Minister of Music at Melfield United Church of Christ. 

Newton is being held on a $1 million bond and faces the following charges:

• Involuntary Manslaughter
• Careless and Reckless Driving
• Driving Left of Center
• Driving Upon a Sidewalk
• Driving While License Revoked
• Possession/Displaying a Factious Registration Plate
• Simple Possession of Marijuana

Newton is in the Alamance County Jail. 

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