HONOLULU (KHON2) — It’s been nearly three years since 16-year-old Sara Yara was killed in a hit-and-run while crossing the street in front of McKinley High School.
The man accused, Mitchel Miyashiro, was expected to plead guilty but opted to take the case to trial instead.
HPD investigates hit-and-run in Kahuku
Miyashiro pleaded not guilty in December 2023 to four charges: first-degree negligent homicide and accident involving death, both felony charges, and accident involving bodily injury and driving without a valid license, which are misdemeanors.
According to court documents, he was expected to change his plea to guilty on all counts back in September 2025, but that hearing was canceled due to the defense not receiving medical records in time…