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HALAWA, Honolulu County, Hawaii, Nov. 9, 2026 — A woman was critically injured early Sunday morning, November 8, after a driver struck her while she was lying in the roadway on Halawa Heights Road and then fled, according to Honolulu police.
The driver was headed northbound on Halawa Heights Road when the vehicle hit the woman, who was reportedly lying in the middle of the road. The driver did not stop to help or share information and continued north on Halawa Heights Road.
Emergency crews took the woman to a hospital in critical condition. Her name and age have not been released.
Investigators said speed does not appear to have been a factor in the crash. It remains unknown whether drugs or alcohol played a role. The driver and vehicle have not been identified, and the case remains under investigation.
We wish those injured a full recovery.
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This pedestrian crash happened on Halawa Heights Road in Halawa, Hawaii. For other recent crashes near Halawa, HI, visit our Honolulu County accident news page.
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Who has the right of way at a crosswalk?
Pedestrians generally have the right of way once they've entered a marked or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, though drivers and walkers both share a duty to watch for each other and avoid a collision.
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Slowing down in areas with limited lighting or visibility, scanning the full width of the road before proceeding, and staying alert for people who may be in the roadway unexpectedly can help drivers react in time.
What injuries are most common in pedestrian accidents?
Pedestrians struck by vehicles frequently suffer broken bones, head and spinal injuries, and internal injuries, since they have little protection compared to someone inside a car.
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