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Honolulu, HI (March 3, 2026) – This is an update to a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on Tuesday, February 24, in the Punahou area of Honolulu. Officials have now identified the 82-year-old woman who died after being struck while crossing the street.
The collision happened at approximately 10:09 a.m. at the intersection of Alexander Street and Dole Street. Authorities said the woman was crossing in a marked crosswalk when the crash occurred.
The Honolulu Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as Kin Leung Lau of Honolulu. Officials reported that she died from complications of multiple blunt force injuries and ruled the manner of death an accident.
The incident remains under investigation. Our condolences go out to the victim’s loved ones.
Why Are Crosswalk Crashes Especially Concerning?
Marked crosswalks are designed to provide a safer place for pedestrians to cross the road. Drivers are expected to yield to people walking within these designated areas.
Even so, crashes can still happen. Visibility, driver attention, and traffic flow may all affect how quickly a vehicle can stop when someone is in the crosswalk.
Older adults may face a greater risk in pedestrian collisions due to increased physical vulnerability. Injuries from blunt force trauma can be severe, especially when a person is struck by a moving vehicle. Crosswalk safety depends on both driver awareness and pedestrian caution at intersections.
