HILO, Hawai'i (Island News) — A woman was struck and killed by a vehicle while crossing Kanoelehua Avenue in Hilo at approximately 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22.
Hawaiʻi Island Police confirmed that the collision involved a 2023 Kia sedan traveling toward Hilo. The woman, who was crossing outside of a marked crosswalk, was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after emergency responders arrived.
The identity of the victim has not been released pending notification of her family. An autopsy is scheduled to determine the cause of death.
The 39-year-old male driver from Pāhoa was uninjured in the incident. Authorities stated that speed and inattention are not believed to be factors in the collision.
The Area I Traffic Enforcement Unit is conducting an ongoing investigation. This incident marks Hawaiʻi Island's 28th traffic fatality of 2023, compared to 17 fatalities at the same time last year.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Officer Johnathan Rapoza at 808-961-2339 or via email. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 808-961-8300.