Driver Hits Pedestrian, Resulting in Fatality in Yerevan

Today, on June 13, a fatal accident occurred in Yerevan. At around 11:40 AM, 36-year-old Karen G. struck a pedestrian, 75-year-old Lavrenti M., with his Gazelle vehicle on Azatutyun Avenue, in front of the Radisson Blu hotel complex.

According to photojournalist Gagik Shamshyan, the driver did not flee the scene but attempted to assist the injured pedestrian by calling for an ambulance. The medical team that arrived promptly declared the pedestrian dead.

The driver underwent a sobriety test at the scene and was found to be sober.