A late-night trip to Waianae Mall turned violent Sunday when a 37-year-old man was struck in a crosswalk and left bleeding in the driveway as the driver kept going, Honolulu police say. Emergency crews rushed the man to an area hospital, where he was listed in serious condition. Witnesses told investigators the driver turned off Farrington Highway into the mall entrance, then continued into the parking lot without stopping.
According to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, the collision happened at about 11:15 p.m. as the pedestrian was crossing inside a marked crosswalk at the Waianae Mall entrance driveway at 86-120 Farrington Highway. The outlet reports the vehicle went on into the shopping center lot after the impact and did not stop to render aid. The investigation remains open, police told the paper.
Hawaii News Now reports the motorist had been traveling westbound on Farrington Highway before making a right turn into the mall entrance and striking the 37-year-old man. Authorities told the station it is not yet known whether drugs or alcohol were involved, and speed does not appear to be a factor in the crash. Police are asking anyone with information or video to contact the HPD Traffic Division at (808) 723-3413.
HPD Asks For Dash-Cam And Doorbell Video
The Honolulu Police Department's Traffic Division regularly posts details about serious collisions along Farrington Highway and urges residents to save any dash-cam or doorbell footage that could help investigators, according to the department's traffic media page. Honolulu Police Department guidance notes that the Traffic Division is the primary contact for collision tips and evidence. Detectives say even brief clips or still images can be crucial for identifying a fleeing vehicle.
Anyone who was near Waianae Mall late Sunday and may have captured video of the impact or the vehicle that entered the lot is urged to preserve that footage and call the HPD Traffic Division at (808) 723-3413. Investigators say they are actively following leads on the vehicle that fled and remind the public not to confront any potential suspects. This story will be updated as police release new information.
