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Honolulu, HI (May 18, 2026) – A 36-year-old man was seriously hurt after a vehicle struck him on Kapiolani Boulevard on Saturday, May 16. The incident occurred at approximately 9:05 p.m.
The driver, a 39-year-old man traveling westbound on Kapiolani Boulevard, struck the pedestrian who was walking in the road outside of a marked crosswalk. The driver’s 54-year-old passenger was also in the vehicle at the time. Neither the driver nor the passenger was hurt.
Both men remained at the scene following the crash. Emergency units treated the injured pedestrian and took him to a hospital in serious condition. Speed is suspected as a factor in the crash, while alcohol and drugs are not believed to be involved. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available.
We are thinking of the injured man as he receives medical care.
What Are the Risks of Walking Outside Marked Crosswalks in Honolulu?
Pedestrian safety is a significant concern on busy roads throughout Honolulu, particularly on high-traffic corridors like Kapiolani Boulevard. Marked crosswalks are designed to give pedestrians a designated and more visible place to cross, where drivers are expected to yield. When someone crosses outside of these marked zones, they are much harder for approaching drivers to anticipate, especially at night.
Speed is a well-documented factor in pedestrian crash outcomes. At higher speeds, a driver has less time to react to a person in the road, and the force of impact increases significantly. Even on roads where pedestrian activity is common, crossing outside designated areas carries a much greater risk of serious injury.
