HONOLULU (KHON2) — The city is making improvements for its long-term goal of “safer streets,” but says all their work will not matter if no one is paying attention.
Oahu’s traffic deaths in 2025 have doubled compared to the same time last year
On June 9 in Mililani, Police reported that an 86-year-old woman died after being hit by a truck on Kipapa Drive in front of the Mililani Shopping Center. Police say the woman was not in a crosswalk.
This marks the 33rd person to die on Oahu’s roads this year, which is more than double the amount from the same time last year.
“I think the conversation that comes up when these accidents happen is important, right,” said Matt Weyer, Honolulu city councilmember. “Because it elevates the issue, let’s the community recognize it, and hopefully can motivate a government to be more responsive.”…