I was in Armenia when this happened, it truly shocked me. I think we need to pay attention to these issues. I

A 17-year old girl by the name of Araz was with some friends that night at a dance club in Yerevan.

On their way home, they had to stop off at a friend’s home to pick up some of their belongings. They were in a taxi, which they got out of on Baghramyan Street, and when Araz and her sister were crossing the street, Araz was hit by a reckless driver. This was a split-second after she let go of her sister’s hand.

They tried calling an ambulance, but there was no phone connection. They tried stopping passing cars, but nobody stopped. Her brother (who was with them) carried Araz and ran to a car that drove them to the hospital, but it was too late. Araz wasn’t breathing anymore.

A 3-month long trial was held to punish the driver, and in the end the man received 2 years of probation, not allowed to leave the country and drive for 2 years. Not even 6 months after the incident, the man’s sentence was annulled since it was his first such crime.

Araz was just about to turn 18, and had just graduated from high school, and looking forward to university.

There is NOTHING being done in Armenia to prevent dangerous driving. The majority of police seem to care less about preventing such accidents. Anyone who has been to Armenia knows how bad the situation is.

PLEASE sign the following petition so that this VERY IMPORTANT issue can be brought to the attention of the Armenian government.

www.petitionspot.com/petitions/araz