(BIVN) – A female pedestrian was killed Thursday evening, after being struck by a car on Kanoelehua Avenue in Hilo.
Police say the identity of the deceased pedestrian is being withheld at this time pending positive identification and notification of next of kin. A negligent homicide investigation is underway.
Police say they responded to the reported traffic collision at the intersection of Kanoelehua Avenue and East Kahaopea Street at 7:15 p.m.
Investigators say a 2023 Kia four-door sedan was traveling Hilo bound on Kanoelehua Avenue when the vehicle struck the female pedestrian. The woman was initially reported to be crossing the road and was not in a marked crosswalk. She was found unresponsive at the scene and pronounced deceased at 7:25 p.m. An autopsy has been ordered to determine the exact cause of death.
The driver, a 39-year-old Pāhoa man, was not injured as a result of the collision. At this time, police do not believe that speed and inattention were factors in the crash.
The Area I (East Hawai‘i) Traffic Enforcement Unit is continuing the investigation. Police ask that anyone who has information regarding this collision to please contact Officer Johnathan Rapoza at (808) 961-2339 or via email at Johnathan.Rapoza@hawaiipolice.gov. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300.
