Analysis of car parts recovered from last Sunday's fatal hit-and-run accident on North Atherton Street has revealed the fugitive's possible vehicle color.

"We got information back from the crime lab that the vehicle color may be medium metallic blue based on evidence recovered from the clothing and car parts," said Chris Federinko, Patton Township police detective. More forensic lab results should be processed soon, Patton Township police said.

Leon Shee Sin, 68, of Park Forest, was killed when he was crossing North Atherton Street on his way home from work at Wegmans, 345 Lowes Blvd., sometime between 10:20 p.m. and 10:53 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 30.

Last week, clothing and car parts recovered from the scene of the accident were sent to the Pennsylvania State Police Regional Crime Lab for forensic analysis.

"We have to be careful because no one has seen the vehicle and until then we can't say with 100 percent certainty that the color is blue," Federinko said.

The vehicle involved in the accident most likely is a Ford Bronco or F-150 manufactured between the years 1981 and 1986, and has damage to the right front hood, grill and bumper.

Federinko said there will be a monetary reward for any information that would help to solve the case. "The amount is unspecified, but will be determined by a panel after the conclusion of the case," Federinko said. "The public and community have been amazing. ... We've been getting a lot more calls and tips from people saying they've seen pickups and Broncos with damage."

Federinko said the tips from witnesses and more conclusive lab results are needed to help solve the case.

"We still have evidence in the lab and we're hoping that maybe we can get more specific such as knowing if it was a certain year model or whether it was a F-150 or Bronco," Federinko said.

Laurence Tien, family spokesperson for Sin, said he is glad people are becoming interested in solving the case.

"We're encouraged by this and hopefully more information will come forward," Tien said.

Harry Fox, Pennsylvania State Police crime lab scientific services director in Harrisburg, said there is a variety of evidence that can be analyzed in cases like this. "You can look for transfer of material from one material to another," Fox said. "That material can be skin, blood, glass or some specific paint."

Fox said in some cases, it is possible to get the exact model of the car by recovering paint in clothing, for example. "You don't always pull enough from the vehicle, though," Fox said.

Police have also been investigating tips they have received from junkyards and mechanics.

A message board placed near the scene of the accident is still up, requesting information relating to the case.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Patton Township Police Department at 234-0273 or the Centre County Crimestoppers at (877) 99-CRIME.