A 93-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle in a marked crosswalk on North Kuakini Street in Liliha on Wednesday morning and later died at a hospital. Police opened an on-scene investigation as the normally quiet neighborhood grappled with the fatal crash.
Where and When
The collision happened at approximately 6:52 a.m. on Wednesday on North Kuakini Street in Liliha, where the 93-year-old woman was crossing in a marked crosswalk with the walk signal illuminated, according to KITV. Emergency Medical Services transported her to an area hospital in critical condition, and she later died from her injuries, the outlet reported.
Driver and Investigation
A 67-year-old man who was turning left from a driveway struck the woman and remained at the scene, police told KITV. Police said they do not believe speed, drugs, or alcohol were factors at this time, and investigators with the Honolulu Police Department's Traffic Division are continuing to examine what went wrong in the moments before impact.
Oahu Context
The woman's death comes amid a string of fatal and critical pedestrian collisions on Oahu this winter, a grim trend that has put island streets under a microscope. The Honolulu Police Department maintains a running traffic media log that documents recent fatal crashes and serious collisions. The Honolulu Police Department posts updates from the Traffic Division's Vehicular Homicide Section as investigations move forward.
Earlier this month, police confirmed that a 75-year-old man struck on North King Street in Kalihi later died of his injuries, underscoring how quickly a crash can become fatal, according to Hawaii News Now. Community groups and some officials have been pushing for safer crossings and clearer signals in busy corridors like Liliha, where traffic and pedestrians often mingle in close quarters.
The investigation into Wednesday's collision is ongoing. Anyone with information or video is asked to contact the Honolulu Police Department Traffic Division at (808) 723-3413. This story will be updated as the Honolulu Police Department releases more information.
