Tragedy struck the community of Makakilo when a pedestrian was fatally injured after being hit by a car on Palahia Street, Honolulu police reported. The incident, which happened yesterday morning, involved a 71-year-old driver who struck a pedestrian, believed to be in her 60s, as she walked outside of a marked crosswalk. KHON2 noted that the casualty was transported to the hospital in critical condition following the collision.
Despite the immediate response and medical attention, the woman’s injuries proved to be fatal. The driver, whose identity has not been disclosed, reportedly remained at the scene and did not sustain injuries from the incident, as per KITV coverage of the event. Authorities contraflowed Palahia Street in the vicinity of Makakilo Drive shortly after the incident but it was later reopened…