Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver on Kahekili Highway in Kaneohe

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on Kahekili Highway in Kaneohe early in the morning. The incident occurred at around 2:45 A.M. when police and emergency medical services were called to the scene near Ahaolelo Road. The victim, possibly in his 60s, was found unresponsive and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the vehicle fled without stopping or providing assistance. The police are continuing to investigate the incident, and it appears that speed was not a factor in the fatal crash.

Key Takeaways:

• The pedestrian was struck by a hit-and-run driver on Kahekili Highway in Kaneohe at around 2:45 A.M.
• The victim, possibly in his 60s, was found unresponsive and was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS paramedics.
• The driver of the vehicle fled without stopping or providing assistance to the victim.
• The police are continuing to investigate the incident and have closed Kahekili Highway in all directions from Ahaolelo Road to the Kamehameha Highway roundabout.
• The incident marks Oahu's 38th traffic fatality of the year, a significant increase from the 15 fatalities at the same time in 2024.
• The pedestrian was walking outside an unmarked crosswalk at the time of the incident.
• The police are asking anyone with information about the crash to contact HPD's Traffic Division at (808) 723-3413.

Statistics:

• 38 traffic fatalities on Oahu so far this year (as of the date of the article).
• 15 traffic fatalities on Oahu at the same time last year (2024).
• 2:45 A.M. - the time the incident occurred.
• Manhattan - the location of the incident, near Ahaolelo Road and Kahekili Highway.

Sources:

• "Honolulu Police Department's Traffic Division, Vehicular Homicide Section"
• "Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS)"
• (808) 723-3413 - the phone number for HPD's Traffic Division
• The Honolulu Star-Advertiser - the source of the article.