State Police Investigate Hit and Run on Ocean Ave. in Revere
State Police Investigate Hit and Run on Ocean Ave. in Revere
Preliminary investigation by Trooper Robert Carter indicates that 61-year-old George Azarian of Revere was attempting to cross Ocean Avenue at Shirley Avenue in Revere in the cross walk. As he entered the second southbound travel lane on Ocean Avenue, he was struck by a vehicle which was traveling southbound at the time. The vehicle fled the area after the crash.
Azarian was transported by ambulance to Mass General Hospital where he was subsequently pronounced dead.
This crash remains under investigation and police are actively seeking to locate the driver and vehicle involved. This crash was caught on a surveillance camera located nearby. The tape was reviewed and thus far revealed that the suspect vehicle was a small, light colored, 4 door. It should have damage to the right front end and right side windshield. The tape will be further processed to enhance the video quality and it is expected to yield additional information about the suspect vehicle. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the State Police Barracks in Revere at 781-284-0038.
The State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section (CARS), State Police Crime Scene Services Section, State Police assigned to the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office, Revere Fire and EMS, Revere Police and Transit Police all assisted in this incident.
Ocean Avenue was closed for about 2 hours.
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