HONOLULU (KHON2) — The state Department of Transportation (DOT) is urging the public to be careful on the roads this holiday season following a dangerous weekend on the roadways.
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Transportation officials said fatalities on the road are increasing across the state.
A woman was critically injured after she was hit by a vehicle Monday afternoon on Kauai. Police stated she was hit while crossing Kuhio Highway.
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On Oahu, another woman died after a car hit her on the H-1 freeway in Waipahu. She was walking through traffic lanes when it happened, according to police.
The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) continues to look for a driver involved in Sunday’s deadly hit-and-run in Kunia. Officers stated a motorcyclist was hit by another vehicle. The impact caused the motorcycle to crash into a utility pole and burst into flames.
“Last year, we had 92 fatalities, which was down from 116 the year before. Now we’re back up to 98,” said Ed Sniffen, DOT Director. “People died as pedestrians, bicyclists or any vehicle occupants on our system.”