HILO, Hawaii (Island News) – A fatal pedestrian collision occurred at the intersection of Kanoelehua Avenue and East Kahaopea Street on October 22, 2026.
The Hawaii Police Department identified the victim as 71-year-old Pamela Lovett of Pahoa. Authorities stated Lovett was struck by a sedan traveling toward Hilo while she crossed outside of a marked crosswalk.
Emergency responders found Lovett unresponsive at the scene, and she was pronounced dead at 7:25 p.m. An autopsy is scheduled to determine the cause of death.
The 39-year-old driver of the sedan, also from Pahoa, was not injured. Police are requesting the public's assistance with information about the incident, directing inquiries to Officer Johnathan Rapoza at 808-961-2339 or via email.
This incident marks the 28th traffic fatality on Hawaii Island in 2026, a significant increase from 17 fatalities during the same period last year.