MAILI, Hawaii (KHON2) — Honolulu police are searching for a driver who fled after striking a pedestrian early Tuesday morning, Dec. 23, along Farrington Highway, leaving a 33-year-old man critically injured.
The crash happened around 5:10 a.m. in the Māʻili/Nānākuli area. According to HPD’s Traffic Division, the unidentified motorist was traveling eastbound on Farrington Highway when the vehicle struck a pedestrian who was walking partially in the roadway. The driver did not stop to render aid or provide information.
Police say speed appears to be a contributing factor. It is still unknown whether drugs or alcohol were involved.
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Witness Chantel Suros says she was with the victim moments before the crash…