Posted at 3:27 p.m., Monday, October 31, 2005
Pedestrian hit on Big Island
Advertiser staff
HILO, Hawai'i — A Big Island pedestrian was in critical condition at Hilo Medical Center after being struck by a hit-and-run driver this morning while trying to cross Kilauea Avenue.Police said the collision happened at 5 a.m. near Kapi'olani School in Hilo. The name of the 48-year-old Hilo woman injured was not released. Police said the pedestrian was not in a crosswalk when she was struck by a vehicle headed toward Hilo town.
Police did not have a description of the vehicle, but said it may have a broken headlight and front-end damage.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or has information on the driver or the car should call officer Jason Grouns at (808) 961-2213, the police non-emergency number at (808) 935-3311, or Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300 in Hilo or (808) 329-8181 in Kona.
