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Pedestrian fatalities have skyrocketed in Hawaii with a whopping 525 percent increase from the same time last year, the state Department of Transportation announced Friday.
Twenty-five pedestrians have died as of Sept. 13 this year compared with four deaths last year in all four counties.
The number of people killed in all traffic-related incidents remains about the same with 79 deaths compared with 72 at the same time last year.
Almost as many died in motorcycle, scooter and moped accidents as pedestrian accidents, with 22 this year compared with 20 last year.
Oahu had the sharpest rise in fatal accidents, up to 45 this year through Sept. 13 from 31 last year. A 46th fatality occurred Friday. Hawaii County was a close second as of Sept. 13, 2017, with a total of 29 fatalities, but has improved with 21 traffic deaths this year.
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story had an incorrect amount for the year-over-year percentage increase in pedestrian fatalities.
Brown-water advisories issued for Oahu
The state Health Department has issued brown-water advisories for the North and East shores of Oahu.
In addition, brown-water advisories were issued for Nanakuli and Makaha beach parks.
Islandwide brown-water advisories issued earlier this week still remain in effect for Maui, Molokai and Lanai, as well as parts of Kauai, including Hanalei and Nawiliwili bays.
Updates for all Hawaiian isles are available at bit.ly/2Fe1iBC Opens in a new tab.
