A 41-year-old man was hospitalized in serious condition Sunday night after he was struck by a hit-and-run driver in a Pearl City crosswalk.
Honolulu police said the collision occurred at approximately 10:55 p.m. at the intersection of Kamehameha Highway and Puu Momi Street.
The unidentified motorist was traveling eastbound on Kamehameha Highway when they executed a left turn onto Puu Momi Street, according to investigators.
The vehicle struck the pedestrian as he was crossing Kamehameha Highway northbound in a marked crosswalk.
Police said the driver continued traveling northbound on Puu Momi Street without stopping to render aid or provide information.
Honolulu Emergency Medical Services treated the victim at the scene before transporting him to an area hospital.
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The Honolulu Police Department Traffic Division’s Vehicular Homicide Section is leading the ongoing investigation.
At this time, it is unknown if speed, drugs or alcohol were contributing factors in the crash.
Authorities are asking anyone with information regarding the collision to contact the HPD Traffic Division at (808) 723-3413.