An early morning crossing on Farrington Highway in Maili turned deadly Sunday when a vehicle struck a 42-year-old woman, Honolulu police said. The crash happened at about 6:29 a.m. near Liliana Street. The woman was taken to an area hospital in critical condition and was later pronounced dead. Police say the driver and his passenger stayed at the scene and were not hurt.
What the police say
In a statement from the Honolulu Police Department, investigators said a 50-year-old man was driving westbound on Farrington Highway with a 46-year-old male passenger when their vehicle hit the woman as she crossed outside a marked crosswalk. HPD's Traffic Division, Vehicular Homicide Section reported that speed, drugs and alcohol do not appear to be factors, and the case remains under investigation.
Scene and casualty
According to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, officials did not immediately release the victim's identity. The outlet noted this was Oʻahu's second traffic fatality of 2026, compared with one at the same time last year, a grim start to the new year on island roads.
Investigation details
Hawaii News Now also reported on the crash and echoed HPD's account that the woman was struck just before 6:30 a.m. and later died at the hospital. The station noted that the driver and passenger stayed at the scene as police arrived. Authorities are asking anyone who saw what happened to reach out to investigators while the Vehicular Homicide Section continues its work.
Safety on Farrington Highway
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation has installed raised pedestrian crossings along Farrington Highway in Maili to increase visibility and slow traffic, a measure detailed in a 2023 agency release. Even with those upgrades, the corridor remains a concern. A recent Man Seriously Injured in Maili crash reported by Hoodline highlighted that residents are still seeing serious collisions along the same stretch of road.
How to share tips
Honolulu police say the Vehicular Homicide Section is leading the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call HPD at (808) 529-3111, according to the department's traffic bulletin. Officials say they plan to release more details as the case develops.
