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News: Woman killed in pedestrian traffic collision in Hilo

Pedestrian accident in Hilo
HILO, HI -Hawai‘i Island police released details regarding a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred in Hilo on Thursday evening.

Police were dispatched to the intersection of Kanoelehua Avenue and East Kahaopea Street after being notified of the incident at 7:15 p.m.

Responding officers learned that the driver of a 2023 Kia four-door sedan was traveling Hilo bound on Kanoelehua Avenue when the vehicle struck a female pedestrian. The woman was initially reported to be crossing the road and was not in a marked crosswalk.   The victim, whose identity was not immediately released, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Kia driver, 39-year-old Pahoa man, was not injured.  Police have launched a negligent homicide investigation into the accident.

At this time, it is not believed that speed or inattention were contributing factors.



Accidents involving pedestrians occur more in Hawaii than in other states. If this has happened to you and you suffered serious injuries, you may have the right to take legal action with a Hawaii pedestrian accident attorney and hold the responsible party accountable for the harm they’ve caused you. Our trusted team at Recovery Law Center is ready to sit down with you and discuss your rights and legal options, and how we can aggressively fight for maximum compensation in your claim. To discuss your case with a member of our team during a no-cost, no-obligation consultation, call us at (808) 427-3088 or reach out to us online now.
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