Tragedy struck the community of Makakilo when a pedestrian was fatally injured after being hit by a car on Palahia Street, Honolulu police reported. The incident, which happened yesterday morning, involved a 71-year-old driver who struck a pedestrian, believed to be in her 60s, as she walked outside of a marked crosswalk. KHON2 noted that the casualty was transported to the hospital in critical condition following the collision.
Despite the immediate response and medical attention, the woman's injuries proved to be fatal. The driver, whose identity has not been disclosed, reportedly remained at the scene and did not sustain injuries from the incident, as per KITV coverage of the event. Authorities contraflowed Palahia Street in the vicinity of Makakilo Drive shortly after the incident but it was later reopened.
Current investigations by officials suggest that neither speed, drugs, nor alcohol were factors contributing to the collision. As the Honolulu community grapples with this loss, this event marks the 58th traffic fatality on Oahu this year, a significant increase from the 28 recorded at the same time last year, indicating a concerning rise in traffic-related deaths.
