Criminal case opened in connection with death of 5-year-old

A criminal case was opened under Article 242 part 2 of the RA Criminal Code in connection with the running-down accident that occurred around 12:00 pm of March 24, the police said. 5-year-old boy Vyacheslav Amiriants was hit by a car in 4th Amaranotsneri Street of Nor Kahrberd in Yerevan.

The child received injuries and later died in the hospital.

An investigation is underway.