Homicide Charges For Man Accused of Killing Paramus Valedictorian

A Pennsylvania district attorney has charged Philip J. Cise of Dover, NJ with homicide in the crash that killed Paramus' Gabrielle Reuveni over the summer, according to reports from NJ.com.

Cise was charged with homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence, and homicide by vehicle, according to NJ.com. According to the report, a blood test showed Cise had the depressant Gabepentin in his system when his truck struck and killed the 20-year old Paramus woman while she was jogging in the Poconos in July.

Weeks after the crash, Cise had been where he spent several weeks relating to other incidents, to the Ann Klein Forensic Center for evaluation to determine if he can stand trial.

Reuveni was the valedictorian of Paramus High School Class of 2010. She was on vacation at her parents' summer home in the Poconos when she was struck and killed. Reuveni was an international area studies . An avid runner, she was also a member of the 2011 National Champion women’s cross-country team.

A Facebook page was set up in her memory in the days following her death. Today it has more than 3,300 members.

Gabrielle was also known locally for her love for running. Over the weekend, her memory was honored during the annual Terri Roemer 5K Run. Hundreds wore purple "Run for Gabby” shirts.

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