Full Notification

The Glendale Police Department has made an arrest involving the driver of the fatal hit and run case from April 2016.

On 5/13/16, 67 year old Goar Davtyan of Glendale was taken into custody just before 6 p.m. Investigators had previously identified Davtyan as a person of interest early on in the investigation. However, an arrest was not immediately made at the time until additional evidence was collected and processed. Goar Davtyan was charged with felony hit & run and felony vehicular manslaughter. Her daughter, 41 year old Alina Davtyan of Glendale was also arrested for accessory to a crime and filing a false insurance claim.

The case will be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office for filing considerations.

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04/16/16

The Glendale Police Department is actively investigating a hit and run investigation involving a pedestrian that occurred on April 16, 2016 at approximately 8 p.m. The 81 year old male pedestrian was crossing Broadway at the intersection of Belmont Street when he was struck by a white sedan. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and later died at the hospital.

The striking vehicle fled the scene and was only described as a white newer sedan being driven by a female.

This investigation is still in the preliminary stages and investigators are hoping to find surveillance footage which will capture the suspect vehicle.

The pedestrian was identified as 81 year old Martiros Arutyunyan of Glendale.

The Glendale Police Department is urging anyone who may have information involving this investigation to call 818-548-4911. Witnesses may remain anonymous if they wish.