Woman killed in Haleiwa hit-and-run
A woman walking along the shoulder of the Joseph P. Leong Highway in Haleiwa was fatally struck by a car in a hit-and-run early collision this morning, according to police.
The Honolulu Police Department is seeking the suspect, who reportedly was traveling south on the highway at about 3:20 a.m. and struck the woman walking in the right shoulder lane.
The motorist continued southbound without stopping to render aid or provide information, according to police, who did not provide a description of the vehicle.
The woman, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Anyone with information on the hit-and-run is asked to contact the HPD Traffic Division at 808-723-3413.
Police said it is unknown if speed, drugs, or alcohol are contributing factors, and the investigation is ongoing.
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This was Oahu’s sixth traffic fatality so far this year compared with 12 at the same time last year, according to HPD.