Today, two men were critically injured in a three-car collision in McCully at 3:05 a.m. at Philip Street and Kalakaua Avenue. The accident involved a 1997 Volvo that was reported fleeing the scene of an earlier accident, a 2004 Toyota Celica and a 1991 Isuzu Rodeo.

Police said the speeding Volvo was headed mauka on Kalakaua when it ran a red light and broadsided the Celica, which was turning left onto Kalakaua from Philip Street near Washington Intermediate School. The impact forced the Volvo across the center median on Kalakaua and into the Rodeo, which was stopped for a red light.

The drivers of the Volvo and Celica, both men, were taken to Queen’s in critical condition, police said. A passenger in the Celica also went to Queen’s in serious condition, according to police.

No other injuries were reported.

Vehicular homicide Lt. Bennett Martin said the Volvo fled the scene of a collision at Ke'eaumoku Street and Kapi'olani Boulevard shortly before the three-car collision occurred.

The pedestrian who died yesterday was a 47-year-old man. Police said he was jaywalking across Kamehameha Highway, 376 feet north of Kahuipa Street, when he was struck by a car driven by a 61-year-old woman at 7:15 p.m. Oct. 13. The man was reportedly in good condition when taken to the hospital, police said.

Martin said said the high October death count was puzzling. "There’s no explanation for why it’s high. You’ll find that alcohol and speed will be factors in most cases."