A 72-year-old woman became Oahu’s 55th traffic fatality of 2025 Thursday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle at a McCully intersection. The tragic incident occurred around 1:23 p.m. when the woman was walking eastbound on Young Street and was hit by a car driven by a 67-year-old man who ran a stop sign while turning left from Kemole Lane onto Young Street.
According to Star-Advertiser, Honolulu Emergency Medical Services personnel responded to the scene but the woman was pronounced dead upon arrival. The motorist remained at the scene, and police reported that speed, drugs, or alcohol do not appear to be factors in this crash.
A witness to the crash told Hawaii News Now that “the guy was going very slow. I have no idea how this happened. It did not appear as if the driver saw the pedestrian.” Police closed the intersection of Young Street and Kemole Lane in all directions following the incident, with roads reopening around 4 p.m.
Sharp Increase in Traffic Deaths
This latest fatality brings Oahu’s traffic death toll to 55 for 2025, more than doubling the 26 fatalities recorded at the same point last year. The alarming statistics reflect a broader crisis across Hawaii’s roadways, where traffic-related deaths have been climbing at a concerning pace throughout the year…