Updated at 8:52 p.m., Monday, February 12, 2007
Day's 3rd pedestrian accident occurs on Kapi'olani
Advertiser Staff
A 49-year-old man with a cane reportedly became Honolulu's third pedestrian to be hit by a vehicle today.The man was on the mauka side of Kapi'olani Boulevard trying to cross to the makai side near the Hawai'i Convention Center at about 12:50 p.m. when he was struck by a gray Nissan Altima heading 'ewa on Kapi'olani Boulevard, a witness told The Advertiser.
A friend helped the man to the curb, where he complained of rib and back pain, the witness said. He was transported to The Queen's Medical Center in serious condition by Honolulu Emergency Services Department officials.
Earlier today:
She was transported to The Queen's Medical Center where she is listed in serious condition, said Bryan Cheplic, spokesman for the Emergency Services Department.
EMS transported the man to Queens in serious condition. His condition was later downgraded to critical, then upgraded back to serious.
