Car recovered, person of interest identified in fatal Glendale hit-and-run

Wednesday, April 20, 2016
GLENDALE, Calif. (KABC) -- Glendale police have recovered a vehicle and identified a person of interest in connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash that left an 81-year-old man dead, authorities announced Wednesday.

The newer model white sedan is being forensically processed for evidence, including DNA. The person of interest's name was not released to the public.
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Martiros Arutyunyan was fatally struck by a vehicle while legally crossing Broadway Boulevard at the intersection of Belmont Street around 8 p.m. Saturday.

The suspect, who authorities believe is a woman, fled the scene. An arrest has yet to be made, police said.

On Tuesday, the city of Glendale announced a $50,000 reward in connection to the case.

Authorities are still asking for anyone with information to call (818) 548-4911. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
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