LAHAINA, HI – A pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle on Honoapiilani Highway in Lahaina last week.
According to Hawaii News Now, the incident happened April 3 just north of Keawe Street. Police said the victim was a 68-year-old woman who was crossing the highway shortly after 8 p.m. when she was struck by a car heading south.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead after being taken to the Maui Memorial Medical Center. The 17-year-old girl driving the car and her passenger were not injured.
Investigators said the pedestrian was dressed in dark clothing and was crossing outside of a marked crosswalk at the time of the accident.
The fatal crash remains under investigation by Maui police, who were trying to determine whether speed, drugs, or alcohol were contributing factors.
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